Overview
EMPLOYED
45,600
PART-TIME SHARE
77%
FEMALE SHARE
50%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
24
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Bar Attendants prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in licensed establishments.
Tasks
- Prepares, serves and sells cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages
- Cleans and maintains bar service area, coffee-making area and espresso machine
- Collects payment for sales and operates cash registers
- Promotes services and products
- Washes glassware and arranges bottles and glasses
- Taps kegs and attaches supply lines
- Replenishes drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators
- Sells light snacks
- Selects and grinds coffee
ANZSCO Classification
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Bar Attendants | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 23% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 42 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Bar Attendants work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
34.5%
Victoria
19.4%
Queensland
21.4%
South Australia
7.2%
Western Australia
11.7%
Tasmania
2.5%
Northern Territory
1.1%
Australian Capital Territory
2.1%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Bar Attendants | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 24 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 50% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Bar Attendants |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 1.6 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 10.7 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 7.9 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 15.3 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 46.1 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 5.4 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 9.5 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.