As a Cocktail Bartender, you will need to master following:

• assemble cocktail garnishes
• assist customers
• clear the bar at closing time
• display spirits
• extract juices
• handle bar equipment
• handover the service area
• identify customer's needs
• maintain bar cleanliness
• prepare fruit ingredients for use in beverages
• prepare mixed beverages
• present decorative drink displays
• present drinks menu
• serve beverages
• setup the bar area
• stock the bar
• think creatively about food and beverages

More generally, a cocktail bartender is also versed in:

• comply with food safety and hygiene
• create new recipes
• enforce alcohol drinking laws
• execute opening and closing procedures
• handle glassware
• maintain customer service
• operate dishwashing machine
• process payments
• take payments for bills
• upsell products
• work according to recipe

It also helps to know the following:

• compile drinks menu
• compile drinks price lists
• create decorative food displays
• sparkling wines
• take food and beverage orders from customers
• devise special promotions
• handle gas cylinders