Knowledge on Cocktails and Mocktails Creations
Bartenders should possess knowledge on various types of alcoholic beverages and cocktails and mocktails creations.
Bartenders
Descriptions & Duties
- Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages directly or through waiters in food and beverage establishments. They need to check on supplies of wines and spirits and prepare daily supply requisition for Restaurant Manager's approval. Bartenders will greet customers, present menus, and introduce daily specials to customers. They will take beverage order from customers, prepare and serve drinks and food items such as snacks to customers and will take payments from customers. They may need to create different special drinks and follow cocktail recipes upon guests' requests. Also they have to clean glasses, utensils, bar equipment and work areas as well as to order necessary items.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Secondary 5-7/ HKDSE
Experience
1 to 3 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $14,000-$15,000
Monthly Salary $16,000-$18,000
Monthly Salary $23,000-$28,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $35,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$45,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Bartenders generally work in restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, and other food service and drinking establishments. They usually work shifts, often including late evenings, weekends, and holidays and need to stand for long periods and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak dining hours. They may work full time or part time.
Tools
- Carbonated beverage dispenser
- Cash registers
- Commercial use blenders
- Commercial use cutlery
- Commercial use dishwashers
- Commercial use juicers
- Commercial use strainers
- Drink mixers
- Frozen drink machines
- Ice shaver machines
- Non carbonated beverage dispenser - Beverage machines
- Point of sale (POS) terminal
- Touch screen monitors
