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moderate Riskservice

Bartender

Mix and serve drinks to patrons.

Role Exposure Estimate
41%
Baseline: 42% 1 points after current signals

Signals updated 9/17/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a bartender:

Mix drinks55% estimated exposure
Take orders60% estimated exposure
Interact with customers20% estimated exposure
Check IDs50% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-1%
employment
+0.8% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)42%
Employment Trends (BLS)-1%
Final Score41%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

Automated bartenders
Self-service kiosks
Robot bars

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Social interaction
High-end cocktails
Entertainment
Hospitality

Practical Ways to Adapt

Mixology certification
Bar management
Sommelier
Restaurant management

Key Skills for This Role

MixologyCustomer ServiceCommunication

Career Overview

Median Salary$28,000/yr
Total Employed680k
Job Outlookstable
Categoryservice

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