Bar person

In this role you could:

• greet customers and create a welcoming atmosphere
• use a till to take orders and payments
• handle cash
• serve drinks at the bar or at the table
• keep the bar clean and well stocked
• give advice on drinks to suit customers' tastes
• collect glasses and wash up

• customer service skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• the ability to sell products and services
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• to enjoy working with other people
• a good memory
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

With experience, you could progress to supervisor, deputy bar manager and bar manager.

You could also become a publican or bar manager for a hotel chain.