As of June 2026, Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers has an AI-exposure score of 35/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

35/100
Low exposure
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More exposed than 4% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$33,980. About 99,600 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How this role compares to similar Food Service roles

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (this role)
35
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38
Bartenders
41
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41
Cooks, Private Household
41
Waiters and Waitresses
41
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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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.

Common titles
BarbackBus BoyBus PersonBusserBuffet AttendantDining Room Attendant
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 1 · Little or No Preparation Needed Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
CoordinationService OrientationMonitoringSpeakingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish Language
Tools and technology
FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WindowsCafe Cartel SystemsPlexis Software Plexis POSRestaurantPlus PRO
Work context
Frequent contact with othersFace-to-face discussionsExternal customersIndoor controlled settingTelephone

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, SOC 35-9011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).

Augmentable

No augmentable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (100%).

Durable
  • Greet and seat customers.
  • Maintain adequate supplies of items, such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays.
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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

New York: US$36,740California: US$36,010Texas: US$21,550

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$33,980. More states are being added.

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