Bar Staff Jobs

A Bar Staffer, also known as a bartender, plays a crucial role in the hospitality service industry. They are responsible for creating, mixing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers, maintaining a clean and organized bar area, controlling stocks and ordering supplies, and providing excellent customer service. They often engage with customers, providing recommendations and ensuring satisfaction with their service. These professionals may also handle cash transactions, enforce liquor laws and health regulations, and manage any issues or complaints related to the bar service.

Essential skills for a Bar Staffer include excellent customer service skills, strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and physical stamina, as they spend most of their shift on their feet. Knowledge of mixology and cocktail preparation is also crucial. Additionally, certifications in food and beverage safety training and alcohol awareness programs, like the ServSafe Alcohol certification, are typically required. Prior to becoming a Bar Staffer, a person may have roles such as a Bar Back or Bar Assistant, where they support bartenders and learn the ropes of the profession. They may also start as a Wait Staff or Server in a restaurant, gaining customer service experience and knowledge of the food and beverage industry.

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Bar Back Attendant

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 16 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 16 hours ago

Additional Information Part-time, Experience not required, Pay: $10.50/hour + tips, Evening Shift Job Number 25065905 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location New Orleans Marriott, 555...

Bar back

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 23 hours ago

Additional Information Busser, Pay: $18.16/hour plus gratuity Job Number 25065920 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location W Bellevue, 10455 NE 5th Place, Bellevue, Washington, United...

Bar Attendant

  • Wailea, HI
  • 3 days ago
  • Wailea, HI
  • 3 days ago

Additional Information AAA Hotel Classification, Pay: $23.10/hour Job Number 25063279 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott Maui, 3700 Wailea Alanui...

Honor Bar Attendant

  • Greensboro, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Greensboro, GA
  • 6 days ago

Additional Information Mini Bar Job Number 25063191 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, One Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, Georgia, United...

Mini-Bar Attendant CCCS

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Cavalry Court - College Station, TX Position Type : Part Time Education Level : None Salary Range : $11.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Any...

Barback-Pool

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 3 hours ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Barbacks/Busboy

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Looking for a barback/busboy who is ready to work in our 3 floor rooftop nightclub. We are opened Thursday-Sunday....

Barback-Beverage 1

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 hours ago

Bourbon Orleans Hotel 717 Orleans Street New Orleans, LA 70116 252 Room Hotel Managed By Evolution Hospitality Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time...

Porter, Bar

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 hours ago

Summary Statement: The Bar Porter position is a key function in ensuring the entire bar operation runs smoothly by constantly communicating with the bar staff and service team....

Sal Y Mar Bar Back

  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Breakfast Attendant to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to...

Barback- Monkey Bar Part-Time

  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Longboat Key, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Job Number 24206771 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule...

Barback

  • Dumfries, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dumfries, VA
  • 10 hours ago

The Bar Porter properly stocks and maintains the bar facility. Is responsible to provide a level of service which is gracious, kind, and warm that creates a sense of fondness that is Old-World...

Bar Porter (On-Call)

  • Honolulu, HI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 10 hours ago

Additional Information Pay: $24.50 - $30.62/hour, On-Call Job Number 24211155 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue,...

RT Bar Back

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 hours ago

The barback must be knowledgeable about menu items, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment....

Barback

  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Job Number 24210474 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Tampa Marriott Water Street, 505 Water Street, Tampa, Florida, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely?...

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bar Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bar Staffs
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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