Bartenders work at restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, and other food service and drinking establishments. During busy hours, they are under pressure to serve customers quickly and efficiently.

Who does a bartender report to?

Bartenders report directly to Restaurant Managers or Club Managers. Some establishments have separate Managers for front-of-house and back-of-house, while others have one person in charge of both the kitchen and the bar.

Do bartenders drink with customers?

“You either have to have a bar manager who's on top of it all the time, or not allow it at all. Every establishment I've been a part of, there has been a strict no-drinking policy.” But there will always be establishments that allow bartenders and servers to drink with guests during a shift, or with coworkers after.