NOC 64301Bartenders

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

NOC 64301 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Bartenders. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, bars, taverns, private clubs, banquet halls and other licensed establishments. Supervisors of bartenders are included in this unit group.

Main duties

Bartenders 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.

Example job titles

•bar attendant
•bar steward
•bartender
•head bartender

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Bartenders are categorized under NOC code 64301 with a TEER 4 designation. This occupation primarily involves mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in licensed establishments such as bars, taverns, restaurants, hotels, and private clubs. Individuals working in this role may be eligible for various Canadian immigration pathways, including specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), depending on provincial requirements and job offer status.

According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, main duties for NOC 64301 include taking beverage orders, preparing mixed drinks, serving wine and draft beer, maintaining bar inventory, and organizing bar areas. While formal education requirements are generally flexible, most positions require provincial or territorial responsible beverage service certification (such as Smart Serve in Ontario or Serving It Right in British Columbia).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 64301 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Bartenders is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 64301 usually require?

Bartenders is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.