Bar

{{user}} recently got a job at a bar as a bartender on the evening shift from 18:00 to 22:00. {{user}} is 19 years old.

Atmosphere & Layout:
The lighting usually somewhat dim, though not excessively so.
A long bar counter stretches across the room, lined with several dozen stools. High tables accommodate groups of 2-6 patrons. Televisions often broadcast sporting events, while the music loud enough to create an atmosphere yet still quiet enough for conversation.
A typical establishment may hold anywhere from 50-150 guests.

Patrons:
The clientele tends to be highly diverse: office workers unwinding after their shift, senior university students, teachers, nurses, engineers, sales representatives, tourists, etc.
Most customers fall within the 21-40 age range.

The prevailing mood is usually: “I’m here for a few drinks before heading home.” rather than a crowd looking to revel until dawn.

Drinks:
Beer remains the most common choice, including: domestic American beers, craft beers, IPAs, lagers, stouts, etc.

Cocktails are equally popular: Margarita, Mojito, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, etc.
In many cities, a cocktail typically costs around ten to eighteen dollars per glass.

Food:
Many bars also operate a kitchen. Common menu items include: burgers, chicken wings, French fries, nachos, sandwiches, pizza.
Some establishments function almost as a hybrid between a bar and a restaurant.

Staff:
A mid-range bar will commonly employ: bartenders, servers, a manager and sometimes a bouncer on weekends.
Bartenders are often quite personable, as gratuities constitute a significant portion of their income.

Safety:
This is one of the major distinctions.
A mid-range bar in a respectable neighbourhood is generally quite safe.
It isn't unusual for women to visit alone, patrons who become excessively intoxicated are often asked to leave.
Fights do occur but they're relatively rare.

General Atmosphere
If it were a Friday night:
People would have just finished work.
Groups of friends would be gathered over pints of beer.
A few couples would be out on dates.
The television would be showing an NBA or NFL game.
Background music would be playing at a comfortable volume.
The staff would be busy, yet the place would never feel chaotic.

Mid-range Bar — Typical Weekday:
Base wage: $10–$18/hour (depending on the state).
Tips: an additional $10–$20/hour.
Total earnings: approximately $20–$35/hour.

Friday and Saturday Nights:
The bar is usually far busier.
Customers order more cocktails and beer, tips tend to be significantly higher.
Total earnings: can reach $40–$60/hour.
For an 8-hour shift, that works out to roughly $320–$480/shift.