Also called: Bar Server (Cruise)
Mixes drinks in a cruise ship's bars and pool decks.
Bartenders serve hundreds of guests a day, entertain while they mix, and work long shifts on sea days.
Tips and commissions drive income. Cruise crew get free cabins and meals and work contracts of about 4-9 months followed by time off; many lines are headquartered in Miami.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Bartending experience; no degree.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. A few ships have robot bartenders, but most guests want human service and banter.
Classes: Hospitality CTE class, Business math, A second language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 35-3011.
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