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A bartender ('''barman''', '''barkeep''', '''barmaid''', '''mixologist''' among other names) serves Beverage s behind a Bar in a Bar , Pub , Tavern , or similar establishment. This usually includes Alcoholic Beverage s of some kind, such as Beer (both Draft and bottled), Wine , and/or Cocktail s, as well as Soft Drink s or other non-alcoholic beverages. He "tends the bar". A bartender may own the bar he tends, or simply be an employee. Barkeep carries a stronger connotation of being the purveyor i.e. ownership Webster's 7th dictionary "barkeep: one that keeps or tends a bar for the sale of liquors" In addition to their core beverage-serving responsibility, bartenders also:
In establishments where Cocktail s are served, bartenders are expected to be able to properly mix hundreds to thousands of different drinks. Bartenders also usually serve as the public image of the bar they tend, contributing to as well as reflecting the atmosphere of the bar. In some establishments focused strictly on the food, this can mean the bartender is all but invisible. On the other extreme, some establishments make the bartender part of the entertainment, expected perhaps to engage in Flair Bartending or other forms of entertainment such as those exemplified in the films '' Cocktail '' and '' Coyote Ugly ''. Some bars might be known for bartenders which serve the drinks and otherwise let a patron alone, while others want their bartenders to be good listeners and offer counseling (or a "shoulder to cry on") as required. Good bartenders help provide a steady Clientele by remembering the favored drinks of regulars, having recommendations on hand for local Nightlife beyond the bar, or other unofficial duties. They are sometimes called upon for answers to a wide variety of questions on topics such as sports trivia, directions, or the Marital Status of other patrons. In regions where Tip ping is the norm, bartenders depend on tips for most of their income. In those establishments where Minor s are not allowed within the bar area, bartenders are also usually responsible for confirming that customers are of the Legal Drinking Age before serving them alcohol. UNITED STATES In some states, bartenders are required to obtain certification as a condition of employment. The Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides extensive detail on the typical job requirements faced by bartenders in the United States, as well as employments and earning statistics by those so employed. For example, a November 2004 BLS study determined that Montana is the only U.S. State where over 1% of the state's workforce is employed as a bartender. The following is the job description for bartenders used by the BLS:
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