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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Honor Bar Attendant, Part-Time

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • moments ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • moments ago

service and creating memorable moments You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same You are trustworthy and have integrity Must Haves...

Barback

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a BARBACK to join our dynamic team at our authentic Spanish restaurant. If youre fast, organized, and love the hospitality world, we want to meet you!...

BARBACK needed at Blind Barber Highland Park

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Blind Barber in Highland Park is looking to bring on a Barback for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday....

Barback

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Como Barback en Bosco, tendras un papel clave en ofrecer un servicio memorable en un entorno dinamico y cuidadosamente disenado....

Barback

  • Havasu Lake, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Havasu Lake, CA
  • 2 days ago

Section 472) BARBACK JOB DESCRIPTION HAVASU LANDING CASINO DEPARTMENT: BAR REPORTS TO: BAR MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years of age or older and qualify for a gaming license....

Honor Bar Attendant (part-time)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do Facilitate the replenishment of guestroom honor/private bars, maintain the inventory and post charges of the private bar storage area in a neat and organized manner, and assist with...

Barback - Casino Del Mar

  • Del Mar, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Del Mar, CA
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico ranging from classic and modern luxury full-service hotels, to fine dining and entertainment. Casino del...

Bar Back

  • Corning, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Corning, CA
  • 4 days ago

Work as a team with all staff to provide exceptional guest service. Monitors consumption of alcohol served to patrons according to the RBS guidelines....

Barback

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Barback (La Jolla) Bernini's Bistro Fay near Pearl compensation: $17.25 an hour plus TIPS employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Barback Bernini's Bistro, the popular La Jolla restaurant...

Barback, Valley Goat

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 5 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...

Premium Club Bar Back - Intuit Dome

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 5 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Premium Club Bar Back - Intuit Dome Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Coffee Shop Server/Snack Bar Attendant

  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 6 days ago

Mile Square Golf Course is now accepting applications for a Coffee Shop Server and a Snack Bar Attendant. This position requires someone who has some experience dealing with the public. This...

Looking for a drink server for private events! Night time shifts

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a drink server for private events! Night time shifts!! (Santa barbara) compensation: 22 Hello there! We are looking for one person to join our team. We need someone 18+ who can help...

Server and Bar back

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 days ago

Looking for part time energetic self promoting servers and bar backs that are available to work till 2am and weekends (Sunday Football Brunch. We are happy to train. Must be a team player outgoing...

Barback Barback

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Barback Sodexo 3.2 ( ) San Diego, CA Why you should apply for a job to Sodexo : 4/5 in supportive management Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members....

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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
35.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
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 California
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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