3.1Low RiskNo Shortage
Bar Attendants and Baristas
Hospitality Workers · Hospitality Workers
Low Risk
Median Weekly Pay
$1,240
Full-time workers
Employment
119,200
Total workers
10yr Growth
+14.5%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
No Shortage
Key Insight
Bar Attendants and Baristas has low AI exposure, making it one of the more resilient occupations in the Australian workforce.
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation24.0%
Augmentation49.0%
Key Tasks
- •Preparing, serving and selling cocktails, mixed drinks, bottled, canned and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and a variety of coffee beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-based beverages
- •Cleaning and maintaining bar service areas, coffee-making areas and espresso machines
- •Collecting payment for sales and operating cash registers
- •Promoting services and products
- •Washing glassware and arranging bottles and glasses
- •Tapping kegs and attaching supply lines
- •Replenishing drink dispensers, shelves and refrigerators
- •Selling light snacks
- •Selecting and grinding coffee
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
23
Female Share
55.0%
Part-Time Share
69.0%
Skill Level
4 / 5