Do Bartenders Drink a Lot?

Bartending is hard work. It requires fast thinking. The worst thing is being tired or sick when starting a shift. Fancy qualifications are not needed, just hard work and good service attitude. In NYC no license is required to bartend. Learning from an experienced bartender is best. You can learn without experience.
A bartender mixes and serves drinks in bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs. Cleaning glasses and surfaces is crucial. Dealing with workplace politics and creating cocktails are hard. The hardest parts are remembering recipes, workplace politics, and creating new cocktails.

The job outlook for bartenders will grow faster than average – 32% from 2020 to 2030. About 111,300 openings are projected yearly. Most earn $45,000-$73,000 with tips. The highest paid work in Hawaii, Washington DC, Arizona, Washington, and New York, earning up to $100k.
Burnout is a problem. The job is exhausting mentally and physically from remembering many things and using your hands all shift. Bartending is worth it. Whether easier than serving depends on your personality. But it can be hard without hotel experience. It’s high risk if you have drinking problems or don’t do moderation well.