Cocktail bartender jobs in Finland
Cocktail bartenders perform expert mixing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Cocktail bartender – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 18.14 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 12.70 €/h |
| Top tenth | 25.16 €/h |
| Employees | 1,106 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 18 €/h | 516 |
| Men | 18.21 €/h | 590 |
Cocktail bartender - Which skills are essential?
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
Utilise glassware by polishing, cleaning and storing it properly.
Persuade customers to buy additional or more expensive products.
Cut or blend fruits for use in preparation and decoration of drinks such as cocktails and aperitifs.
Show full range of available spirits in a visually pleasing manner.
Free the bar at closing time by politely encouraging patrons to leave at closing time according to policy.
Leave service area in conditions which follow safe and secure procedures, so that it is ready for the next shift.
Generate innovative and creative ideas to come up with new recipes, preparations of food and beverages and new ways to present the products.
Keep and replenish bar inventory and bar supplies.
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
Obtain juice from fruits or vegetables either manually or by using equipment.
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
Implement local legislation surrounding the selling of alcoholic beverages, including its sale to minors.
Accept payments from customers by cash money or credit cards.
Make a range of mixed alcoholic drinks, such as cocktails and long drinks and non-alcoholic drinks according to the recipes.
Acquaint guests with items on the drinks menu, make recommendations and answer questions regarding beverages.
Perform tasks in food preparation according to recipe or specification in order to preserve the quality of ingredients and to ensure replication accuracy of the recipe. Select the appropriate materials to follow the recipe, taking into account the current situation.
Arrange the bar area such as the counter, equipment, side stations, side tables and displays, so that it is ready for the upcoming shift and in conditions which follow safe, hygienic and secure procedures.
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.
Use bar equipment such as cocktail shakers, blenders and cutting boards.
Provide a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks, mineral waters, wine and bottled beer over a counter or using a tray.
Combine innovative and creative ideas to come up with new recipes and preparations to extend the product of range of a company. Make modifications to recipes in order to enhance taste, reach productivity goals, develop and improve products.
Keep cleanliness in all the bar areas including counters, sinks, glasses, shelves, floors and storage areas.
Show drinks in the most attractive way and develop decorative drink displays.
Apply standard opening and closing procedures for a bar, a store, a restaurant or a marketplace.
Handle dishwashing machines with used plates, glass, service utensils and cutlery.
Create cocktail garnishes by applying decorations such as straws, stirrers, spices and condiments.
Cocktail bartender - Which skills are useful but not essential?
The varieties of sparkling wines and their match with food products.
Set prices according to needs and preferences of guests.
Grip gas cylinders in a safe manner and ensure they are compliant with safety and health regulations.
Accept orders from customers and record them into the Point of Sale system. Manage order requests and communicate them to fellow staff members.
Create drinks inventory according to needs and preferences of guests.
Design decorative food displays by determining how food is presented in the most attractive way and realising food displays in order to maximise revenue.
Develop promotion activities to stimulate sales.