Bartenders

Bartenders prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks directly to customers over a bar or counter, or through waiters.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Bartenders - from ₦23,436 to ₦58,127 per month - 2026.
A Bartenders typically earns between ₦23,436 and ₦73,925 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between ₦24,262 and ₦70,124 per month for a working week of 40 hours.

Taking beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a bar
Washing used glassware, cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, tea- and coffee-making areas and equipment such as espresso machines
Collecting payment for sales, operating cash registers and balancing cash receipts
Tapping kegs and attaching supply lines
Assisting in keeping the bar properly stocked and arranging bottles and glasses
Checking identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
Taking steps to limit problems related to excessive drinking, such as persuading customers to stop drinking, declining further service or ordering transportation
Mixing ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
Serving snacks or other food items to customers at the bar