Main duties
People in this unit group 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
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required
- Completion of college or other program in bartending or Completion of courses in mixing drinks is usually required
- Responsible beverage service certification may be required
Job titles in NOC 64301
16 job titles are classified in this unit group. Titles with a job description template on this site are linked.
- bar attendant
- bar steward
- barkeeper
- barmaid
- barman/barwoman
- bartender
- bartenders supervisor
- beer barman/woman
- head barmaid
- head barman/barwoman
- head bartender
- lounge supervisor-bartender
- managing bartender
- mixologist
- service bartender
- tapman/woman
Wages for NOC 64301 by province
Hourly wages from Job Bank for bartenders.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $17.60 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $30.59 |
| Alberta | $15.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $17.00 | $25.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.00 | $25.00 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $22.44 | $40.00 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $16.23 | $27.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $18.00 | $25.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $17.00 | $20.00 |
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $17.60 | $19.73 | $30.53 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $17.60 | $17.60 | $35.00 |
| Toronto | $17.60 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $17.60 | $20.00 | $33.00 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $17.60 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| London | $17.60 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $17.60 | $18.00 | $30.00 |
| Northeast | $17.60 | $19.00 | $42.00 |
| Northwest | $17.60 | $19.00 | $30.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025. Some Ontario figures are below the current general minimum wage of $17.95 per hour (since October 1, 2026); employers must pay at least the minimum wage.
Career progression and other notes
Progression to managerial positions in food and beverage service is possible with experience.
Similar occupations classified elsewhere
These occupations look related but belong to a different NOC unit group.
- Bar manager: NOC 60030, Restaurant and food service managers
- Food and beverage servers: NOC 65200, Food and beverage servers
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Questions about NOC 64301
What is NOC 64301?
NOC 64301 is Bartenders, a unit group in the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0). It belongs to the broad category sales and service occupations and to TEER 4.
What TEER is NOC 64301?
NOC 64301 is TEER 4. TEER 4 generally means: high school diploma, or several weeks of on-the-job training.
What job titles are in NOC 64301?
The unit group includes 16 job titles, for example bar attendant, bar steward, bartender, head bartender.
How much do bartenders earn in Canada?
Job Bank reports a national median of $20.00 per hour for bartenders, and $20.00 in Ontario. The highest provincial median is in Quebec at $22.44 (reference period 2023-2024).
Which occupations are similar to NOC 64301?
Related occupations classified in other unit groups include bar manager (NOC 60030); food and beverage servers (NOC 65200).
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0, Statistics Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada
- Job Bank wages
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