Bartender+120% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
60% of observed moves out of Barback go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · bar_beverage
Where does a Barback go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Beverage Manager+267% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Bartender. 9% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Beverage Director+394% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Lead Bartender. 4% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Specialist path
Lead Bartender+187% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
20% of observed moves out of Barback go here (1,400 careers)
progressionconfidence high1,400 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Sommelier+187% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
20% of observed moves out of Barback go here (1,400 careers)
progressionconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Catering Coordinator+196% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Lead Bartender. 1% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Assistant General Manager+196% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Lead Bartender. 1% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there