Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £19,000 to £24,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)

Any of these strengthens your application.

2

Where this can take you

With experience, you could progress to supervisor, deputy bar manager or bar manager. You could also become a publican, or bar manager for a hotel chain.

Courses for this career

See free Bartender courses

Level 2

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