SOC 35-9011
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Risk Score
⚠️57/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥522,010
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$33K
$22K – $46K
Projected Growth
📈+6.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers face a risk score of 57/100 — 13 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $33K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 57/100, Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated food preparation and cooking robotics are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 522,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill and hospitality and personalized guest experiences to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated food preparation and cooking robotics
Automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems
Self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement
Robotic food delivery within establishments
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill
Hospitality and personalized guest experiences
Managing chaotic high-volume service environments
Adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 52% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 65% |