Bar staff

£17,729

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

36 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

9.89%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Bar staff

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 9274

Bar staff prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at bars in public houses, hotels, clubs and other establishments.

Common tasks include:

assists in keeping bar properly stocked;
washes used glassware and cleans and tidies bar area;
takes customer orders and mixes and serves drinks;
receives payment for drinks.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically received on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in relevant areas are available at Levels 1 and 2.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Bar staff

Regional employment: Bar staff

Future employment: Bar staff

Top 12 industries: Bar staff

Alternative & related job titles: Bar staff

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Equality focus: Bar staff

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