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Bartenders  (NOC 6452)
Cape Breton Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and other licensed establishments. Supervisors of bartenders are included in this unit group.

bar attendant, barkeeper, bartender, head bartender.

Bartenders perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
  • Mix liquor, soft drinks, water and other ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks
  • Prepare mixed drinks, wine, draft or bottled beer and non-alcoholic beverages for food and beverage servers or serve directly to patrons
  • Collect payment for beverages and record sales
  • Maintain inventory and control of bar stock and order supplies
  • Clean bar area and wash glassware
  • Ensure compliance with provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
  • May train and supervise other bartenders and bar staff
  • May hire and dismiss staff.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, Belgiumtown, Bras d'Or, Bridgeport, Caledonia, Centreville Reserve Mines, Dominion, East Slope, Florence, Gannon Road, Glace Bay, Havenside, Hub, Kaneville, Little Bras d'Or, Louisbourg, McKays Corner, McLeods Crossing, Morien Hill, New Aberdeen, New Victoria, New Waterford, North Sydney, Passchendaele, Reserve Mines, Reserve Rows, River Ryan, Scotchtown, Steeles Hill, Sterling, Sydney Mines, Table Head, Tomkinsville

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Wages for Bartenders in Cape Breton Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

Table of wage levels for your chosen occupation in your region as well as in the rest of the province or territory.
Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Nova Scotia 10.15 11.00 15.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Annapolis Valley Region 10.15 11.00 15.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Cape Breton Region 10.15 11.00 15.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Halifax Region 10.15 11.27 20.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
North Shore Region 10.15 11.00 15.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Southern Region 10.15 11.00 15.00 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Please consult the Cape Breton Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to wages.