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bartender
A person who professionally prepares alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in a bar or restaurant and serves them to guests.
Der Barkeeper mixte uns einen hervorragenden Cocktail nach unserem Geschmack.
The bartender mixed us an excellent cocktail to our taste.
'Barkeeper' (bartender) is a word borrowed directly from English (an Anglicism). It is made up of 'Bar' and 'keeper' (guardian, manager).
In vielen modernen Bars arbeiten professionelle Barkeeper.
Professional bartenders work in many modern bars.
A bartender is an active role. Typical verbs that describe their work are 'Getränke mixen' (to mix drinks), 'Cocktails zubereiten' (to prepare cocktails), and 'Gäste bedienen' (to serve guests).
Der Barkeeper mixt die besten Cocktails der Stadt.
The bartender mixes the best cocktails in the city.
When you order something from a bartender, you use the preposition 'bei' with the dative. So you order 'beim Barkeeper' (from the bartender).
Ich habe beim Barkeeper zwei Bier bestellt.
I ordered two beers from the bartender.
waiter
'der Kellner' and 'der Barkeeper' both work with guests in a restaurant, café, or bar. The difference lies in the task. A waiter usually serves guests at the table, takes orders, and brings food or drinks. A bartender is more likely to work at the bar and prepare drinks, especially cocktails or other mixed drinks. The words can be confused because both may bring or pour drinks. When it is about table service, 'Kellner' fits better. When it is about mixing and serving drinks at the bar, 'Barkeeper' is more precise.
Der Barkeeper mixt für die Gäste zwei alkoholfreie Cocktails.
The bartender mixes two non-alcoholic cocktails for the guests.
Der Kellner bringt uns die Speisekarte und fragt nach den Getränken.
The waiter brings us the menu and asks about drinks.