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 Attendant - Zeppole

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 3 days ago

Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation....

Seasonal Pool Barback

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 3 days ago

Our Guest Service Support Experts take the initiative and deliver a wide range of services to make sure food and beverage operations run smoothly....

Bar Back PT (Blue Oak)

  • Friant, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Friant, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Excellent interpersonal communication, guest service, attention to detail and problem solving skills required....

Lounge Barback

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

at Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Description At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected...

Host - Barback

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Responsible for all guest service to include, but not limited to: Welcome and greet guests in our restaurant....

Barback

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 hours ago

About the BarBack position Truly memorable restaurant experiences don't just come from delicious dishes, fine dining and exquisite ambiance....

Barback

  • Toronto, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Toronto, OH
  • 4 hours ago

Barback Part-Time Shangri-La Toronto Toronto, ON, Canada Posted 2 days ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS With creativity, personal commitment and an emotional sense of true hospitality, make the most positive...

Bar Barback - Vr - X-Board - Varied Shift

  • Mesquite, NV
  • 4 hours ago
  • Mesquite, NV
  • 4 hours ago

Pool Barback: Work is performed in an outdoor pool environment, in extreme weather conditions, which includes extreme heat and direct sunlight throughout the scheduled shift....

Bar Porter - Hard Rock Cafe

  • CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • CA
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Responsibilities The incumbent in this position for responsible for providing bar supplies as needed and maintaining a clean, well-organized work area. Essential Duties &...

Frictionless Markets (Concessions) Bar Back - Intuit Dome

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Concessions Bar Back Pay Range: $17.50 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1441464....

Bar Back/Door Guy Needed

  • Austin, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Need a friendly bar back at our bar on the east side. Changing kegs, soda boxes, prep fruit & juices, bus tables, dishes, stock beers, etc. Friday & Saturday every week. 9pm-3am, $17/hour plus tip...

Experienced Barback Join the Team Behind the Bar That Never Sleeps!

  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • 23 hours ago

Were looking for an experienced Barback to join our team immediately at one of Vero Beachs busiest bars. Were not just looking for anyone....

Bar Porter, McClellans Sports Bar - Washington Hilton

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

As a Bar Porter, you would be responsible for preparing and servicing permanent and portable bars throughout the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial...

Bar Porter - Casino Service BA

  • CA
  • 1 day ago
  • CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Responsibilities The Bar Porter is responsible for the Casino Service area relative to supplies, equipment and the removal of empty or soiled articles. Creates a high standard of...

Beverage - Sportsbar - Bar Porter - Oc

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 1 day ago

Overview About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of...

Bar Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...
On Staff: Combat Staff Masterclass
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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.


Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.9%
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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