Bar Staff
8AI USED FOR8%moving to53%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Bar Staff
Bar staff serve drinks and food, chat with customers, and keep the bar running smoothly during busy shifts. It's fast-paced work in pubs, clubs and restaurants where you meet lots of different people.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Bar StaffJunior bar staff assist in daily operations, learning the ropes of bartending while providing excellent customer service.£20,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level BartenderMid-level bartenders take on more responsibilities, including training junior staff and managing bar inventory.£30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Bar ManagerSenior bar managers oversee all bar operations, staff management, and financial performance, ensuring a high standard of service.£50,000+
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.