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Bartender

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˈbɑːtendə/nounCore term

In tourism & hospitality, bartender means: A person who prepares and serves drinks at a bar, takes orders and keeps the bar area clean and well stocked.

In Turkish: barmen, bar görevlisi

How it is used

The usual word in American English and in international hotels; British English also says barman or barmaid, and bar staff for the team. A bartender who specialises in cocktails may be called a mixologist. In all-inclusive resorts, bartenders also check guests' wristbands.

Example sentences

  1. Ask the bartender at the pool bar about our cocktail of the day.

  2. We need two more bartenders for the gala dinner on Saturday.

Common collocations

  • head bartender
  • pool bar bartender
  • ask the bartender
  • bartender's recommendation
  • waiterA person who takes orders and serves food and drinks to guests at their tables in a restaurant or bar.
  • local drinksAlcoholic and soft drinks produced in the country, which are usually included in an all-inclusive package, unlike most imported brands.
  • F&BShort for food and beverage: everything a hotel serves to eat and drink, and the department that runs its restaurants, bars, room service and events.
  • wristbandA plastic or fabric band that guests wear on their wrist to show which board type or services are included in their stay.

More terms: Food & Beverage Service

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