Bartender Invoice Template
Create professional bartender invoices for event bartending, private parties, and mobile bar services. Our template includes hourly tracking, event packages, and equipment rentals. Perfect for freelance bartenders and mobile bar businesses. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.
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What to Include on a Bartender Invoice
Professional bartending invoices should document:
Business Information- Business/bartender name
- Contact information
- License information (if required)
- Insurance certificate
- Social media handles
- Client name
- Contact phone/email
- Event venue address
- Event contact on-site
- Event date and time
- Start and end times
- Guest count
- Event type (wedding, corporate, etc.)
- Bar location/setup area
- Bartender hours
- Number of bartenders
- Setup and breakdown
- Equipment provided
- Cocktail development
- Hourly rates
- Flat fees
- Equipment rental
- Travel fees
- Deposit paid and balance due
Bartending Rate Benchmarks
Standard rates for bartending services:
Hourly Rates- Bartender: $35-75/hour
- Lead/head bartender: $50-100/hour
- Specialty mixologist: $75-150/hour
- Minimum hours: 3-4 hours
- 4-hour package: $200-400
- 6-hour package: $300-600
- 8-hour package: $400-800
- Per-bartender pricing
- Barback: $25-40/hour
- Bar assistant: $25-35/hour
- Bar manager: $50-75/hour
- Setup/breakdown: $75-150
- Portable bar rental: $100-300
- Bar supplies/tools: $25-75
- Glassware rental: $1-3/person
- Signature cocktails: $50-100/recipe
- Drink menu creation: $50-150
- Alcohol consultation: $50-100
- Bar shopping: $50-100
- Overtime: 1.5× hourly rate
- Holiday rate: 1.5-2× rate
- Late night (after midnight): 1.5× rate
- Travel fee: $0.50-1/mile
Bartending Billing Best Practices
Manage event bookings professionally:
Booking Process- Initial inquiry
- Quote provided
- Contract signed
- Deposit collected
- Event confirmation
- Final payment
- Day-of service
- Post-event follow-up
- 50% deposit to book
- Non-refundable deposit
- Balance 7 days before event
- Credit card on file
- Overtime paid post-event
- Bartender labor
- Bar tools and equipment
- Cocktail napkins/straws
- Non-alcoholic mixers (often)
- Ice (sometimes)
- All alcohol
- Wine and beer
- Garnishes
- Ice (usually)
- Cups/glassware (or rentals)
- Liability insurance
- Liquor liability (if serving)
- TIPS certification
- State licensing requirements
- Event permits (client responsibility)
Bartending for Different Events
Customize service for event types:
Weddings- Premium service expected
- Signature cocktails popular
- Longer hours (6-8+)
- Higher staff ratio
- Formal presentation
- Professional demeanor
- Efficient service
- Standard drink menu
- Brand integration possible
- Invoice to company
- Casual atmosphere
- Flexible menu
- Interactive service
- Host-provided alcohol
- Variable guest counts
- Wedding: Premium rates
- Corporate: Standard rates
- Birthday/private: Standard rates
- Holiday: Premium rates
- Non-profit: Discounted
- Up to 50 guests: 1 bartender
- 50-100 guests: 2 bartenders
- 100-200 guests: 3 bartenders
- 200+ guests: 4+ bartenders
- Add barback for 75+ guests