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Bartenders

Advancement Prospects

With experience, a bartender may find employment in a large restaurant or cocktail lounge where the pay is higher. Opportunities for advancement in this field, however, are limited. A few persons may earn promotions to head bartender, wine steward, beverage manager, dining room supervisor, maƮtre d', assistant manager, or restaurant general manager. Some bartenders go on to open their own taverns or restaurants.