ANZSCO 4311

Bar Attendants and Baristas

Overview

EMPLOYED

119,000

PART-TIME SHARE

65%

FEMALE SHARE

56%

MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS

$1,240

MEDIAN AGE

23

ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

3,700

About this data

Summary

Bar Attendants and Baristas prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in bars in licensed establishments, and prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops and dining establishments.

Tasks

  • Preparing, serving and selling 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
  • Cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, coffee-making areas and espresso machines
  • Collecting payment for sales and operating cash registers
  • Promoting services and products
  • Washing glassware and arranging bottles and glasses
  • Tapping kegs and attaching supply lines
  • Replenishing drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators
  • Selling light snacks
  • Selecting and grinding coffee

ANZSCO Classification

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    Earnings and Hours

    Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)
    Source: Share of workers who work full-time hours: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Average full-time hours worked per week: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Median full-time earnings per week and Median hourly earnings: ABS, Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2023, customised report.
    Note: median earnings data have not been produced for some occupations where there is a high standard error, and are published with "N/A" values.
    Earnings and Hours Bar Attendants and Baristas All Occupations
    Share of workers who work full-time hours 35% 70%
    Average full-time hours worked per week 41 hours 44 hours
    Median full-time earnings per week $1,240 $1,697
    Median hourly earnings $33 $43

    Industries

    Bar Attendants and Baristas work in industries like:

    Source: Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
    Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.

    States and territories

    New South Wales

    33.9%

    Victoria

    22.3%

    Queensland

    22.2%

    South Australia

    4.8%

    Tasmania

    2.0%

    Northern Territory

    0.5%

    Australian Capital Territory

    2.0%

    Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.

    Age and gender

    Age and Gender Profile
    Source: ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average, customised report.
    Age and Gender Bar Attendants and Baristas All Occupations
    Median age 23 years 39 years
    Female share of employment 56% 48%
    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Age Profile (% Share) All Occupations Bar Attendants and Baristas
    15–19 5.2 17.3
    20–24 9.1 35.0
    25–34 22.7 27.3
    35–44 22.3 9.3
    45–54 20.4 5.9
    55–59 8.8 2.4
    60–64 6.5 1.8
    65 and Over 4.9 1.0

    Education

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    Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
    Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) All Occupations Bar Attendants and Baristas
    Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 12.2 2.2
    Bachelor degree 23.2 12.2
    Advanced Diploma/Diploma 11.1 8.8
    Certificate III/IV 19.5 14.7
    Year 12 15.9 42.8
    Year 11 4.0 6.1
    Year 10 and below 9.7 9.8
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      Australian 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.