Bar Staff Jobs in Newark, CA

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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Hiring Full Time Barback at Barrelhouse in Downtown Burlingame!

  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Barrelhouse, a bustling cocktail bar in downtown Burlingame, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Barback....

Are you a bomb @ss barback?

  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Vinyl Room in Downtown Burlingame is looking for a barback to join our team! Experience in a high-volume bar, nightclub, or restaurant preferred. Please click on link below to apply....

Barback, Valley Goat

  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team...

Busser/Barback

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Our Busser/Barbacks are the right hands to our Servers and Bartenders. They ensure our dining room, bar, lobby, and service areas are clean, sanitized, stocked and visually appealing....

Bar Back

  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Responsibilities Ensure that the bar area is well-stocked with liquor, mixers, garnishes, and other supplies. Clean and maintain bar equipment, glassware, and utensils. Collect empty glasses...

Barback, Concessions - Shoreline Amphitheater

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 25 days ago

The Role The Barback is responsible for providing supplies and providing the bartender with items upon request that help assure exceptional guest service specifically in the Concessions environment....

Barman

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Con una carrera en HMSHost, realmente te beneficias! Ofrecemos Seguro medico, dental y de la vista Tiempo libre remunerado generoso (vacaciones, trabajo flexible o enfermedad) Pago de vacaciones...

Barback

  • Menlo Park, CA (8 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (8 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Opportunity: Barback Prepare and service bars operating within the hotel in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards....

Snack Bar Attendant

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) Holiday pay Meal and Transportation Benefits *401(k)...

Bar Back-Chevys

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

PURPOSE The barback is responsible for keeping their assigned area clean and well stocked, working in conjunction with the bartender and providing fast, effective and accurate bar and bar related services...

Bar Back-El Torito

  • Milpitas, CA (14 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (14 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

PURPOSE The barback is responsible for keeping their assigned area clean and well stocked, working in conjunction with the bartender and providing fast, effective and accurate bar and bar related services...

Demographic Data for Newark, CA

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Newark, CA

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 in Newark, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 in Newark, CA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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