Bartenders
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 8,761 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 30% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Balance cash receipts.
AI could do much of this on its own
Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan bar menus.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Collect money for drinks served.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Near Vision
New skills to build
- Production and Processing
- Food Production
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Administration and Management