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What is a balling head tender and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a balling head tender. For example, did you know that they make an average of $15.85 an hour? That's $32,973 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 2,700 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBalling Head TenderUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $32,973

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.94%

Asian 4.39%

Black or African American 14.42%

Hispanic or Latino 22.26%

Unknown 3.76%

White 54.23%

Gender

female 32.86%

male 67.14%

Age - 52.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 52.5
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.7

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a balling head tender

  1. Explore balling head tender education requirements

    Most common balling head tender degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    High School Diploma

    22.5 %

    Associate

    10.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific balling head tender skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service66.19%
    Bar Service33.81%
  3. Complete relevant balling head tender training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New balling head tenders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a balling head tender based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real balling head tender resumes.
  4. Research balling head tender duties and responsibilities

    • Clean taps and lines, switch out kegs, and service keg line fobs to ensure the best quality beer pour.
    • Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
  5. Apply for balling head tender jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a balling head tender job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average balling head tender salary

The average balling head tender salary in the United States is $32,973 per year or $16 per hour. Balling head tender salaries range between $23,000 and $46,000 per year.

Average balling head tender salary
$32,973 Yearly
$15.85 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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