Bar Staff Jobs in California

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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Beginner Cook / Barback Needed for Sports Bar (Part-Time)

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 19 hours ago

un Beginner Cook / Barback Needed for Sports Bar (Part-Time) compensation: 16.50 + Tips employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Cook / Barback Great starter job for a cook with little...

Need Someone Willing To Be A Bar Back - General Help...

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 19 hours ago

un NEED SOMEONE WILLING TO BE A BAR BACK - GENERAL HELP... (San Juan Capo) image 1 of 2 27129 CALLE ARROYO near SUITE 1803 compensation: Minimum wage plus tip. New cigar lounge & bar needs someone...

Full-Time High Bar Server

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago

Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Barback Needed at Persona!

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Swanky cocktail bar, social club, and event venue located in the Lower Nob Hill area is hiring outgoing, friendly, and upbeat personalities to be part of our team. Experience in a high-volume bar,...

Hiring Full Time Barback at Barrelhouse in Downtown Burlingame!

  • Burlingame, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingame, CA
  • 1 day 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....

Job Responsibilities Greet and assist guests in a friendly and welcoming manner. Manage reservations, seating, and waitlist to optimize table turnover. Coordinate with kitchen and service staff to...

Prost Beer Hall Bar Back

  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are now getting busier and looking for an experienced Barback. This will be a position of night shifts and weekends. Please respond to this ad with your resume to be scheduled for an interview....

Barback - Full Service Restaurant 2

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 days ago

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Wit & Wisdom - Barback

  • Sonoma, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA
  • 2 days ago

Wit & Wisdom - Barback Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,515 current hospitality jobs what where Wit & Wisdom - Barback The...

The Manor Bar - Server

  • Montecito, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Montecito, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We believe that life is made of many journeys: inspiration, wonderment, curiosity, or the simple joy of discovering something...

Barback - Casino Service Bar

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest...

Beginner Cook / Barback Needed for Sports Bar (Part-Time)

  • Patton, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Patton, CA
  • 3 days ago

Great starter job for a cook with little or some experience that wants to be part of our team at a local sports bar. It's not that much food, but a lot of orders come in at once, so you will be...

Barback

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Michelin Star winning Hatchet Hall Restaurant is looking for an experienced barback to join our team!...

Snack Bar Attendant

  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago

Club Location: David L. Baker Golf Course - Fountain Valley, CA Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and...

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in California

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 California offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
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 in California
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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