Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers to increase by 5.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 546,600 to 575,500 jobs. Its estimate of 95,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($33,980), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
546,600
Projected employment (2034)
575,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
95,300
Pay & Preparation
$33,980
No formal educational credential
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Service Orientation (3/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Coordination (3/5) • Social Perceptiveness (2.88/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (2.88/5) • Speaking (2.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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