64301 – Bartenders
TEER 4Occupations usually requiring a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
Lead statement
Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Supervisors of bartenders are included in this unit group.
Main duties
- Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
- Mix liquor, soft drinks, water and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
- Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for food and beverage servers or serve directly to patrons
- Collect payment for beverages and record sales
- Maintain inventory and control of bar stock and order supplies
- Clean bar area and wash glassware
- Ensure compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
- May train and supervise other bartenders and bar staff
- May hire and dismiss staff.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Responsible beverage service certification may be required.
- Completion of college or other program in bartending orcompletion of courses in mixing drinks is usually required.
Example job titles
bartender · barman/barwoman · barmaid · barkeeper · head barmaid · head barman/barwoman · head bartender · lounge supervisor-bartender · service bartender · bar steward · beer barman/woman · tapman/woman · managing bartender · bartenders supervisor · bar attendant · mixologist
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $17.00 | $20.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $18.00 | $25.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $16.23 | $27.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $22.44 | $40.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.00 | $25.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $17.00 | $25.00 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $30.59 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.