Proprietors and owners can work to promote from multiple positions within the bar, rather than exclusively the "bar-back to bartender" pathway that has become customary. Provide training opportunities and multiple tracksThere are a number of different entry-level positions within the bartending industry, and many have a certain profile. A 2013 study by ROC United found that women in the restaurant industry report sexual harassment at a rate five times that of the general female workforce. Although women represent almost 60 percent of the industry, they are underrepresented in the most lucrative and highest profile positions. For bar owners building a diverse staff may require going outside of the personal networks of current staff or customers and seeking out communities different than your own to promote job openings.

Source: Huffington Post June 29, 2016 13:54 UTC