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Food & Beverage Servers and Bartenders should have:
- strong people skills and outgoing personality
- excellent communication skills
- basic math ability
- a good memory
- organized and able to multitask
- good physical stamina as they work on their feet most of the time
Food & beverage servers may work either indoors or outdoors, depending on the setting and the season. Shift work and split shifts around regular meal times are common. You may also be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when people are more likely to dine out. During busy times, you may be pressured to work faster than usual. You may also have to deal with difficult customers or situations.
Bartenders usually work indoors. You often work evenings and weekends. Many work part-time.
Sources: Work BC & Career Cruising Database