Bar Staff Jobs in Overland Park, KS

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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Barback - McFadden's Sports Saloon

  • Live! Hospitality & Entertainment
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 20 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 20 days ago

Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism....

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Barback - Pizza Bar

  • Live! Hospitality & Entertainment
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 20 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 20 days ago

Barback Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Show that you are an energetic, outgoing, fun person while maintaining professionalism....

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Bar Back

  • TopGolf
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 90+ days ago

Immediate Hiring | Swing into a Job You'll Love at Topgolf! At Topgolf, we believe in the unlimited power of play to drive fun, connection and innovation. Whether you work behind the scenes or...

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Bar Attendant

  • Genesis Health Clubs
  • Merriam, KS (15 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Merriam, KS (15 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 90+ days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts We are currently looking for a Bar Team member who will engage, energize and serve our members. The Bar Team member will: Deliver a superior experience to both members...

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Bar Helper - Brew Brothers-Full Time (Weekends/Evenings)

  • Caesars Entertainment
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 90+ days ago

Great first step for someone who is interested in launching a bartending career....

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Busser/Barback

  • Yard House
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (21 miles from Overland Park, KS)
  • 90+ 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....

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Demographic Data for Overland Park, KS

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Overland Park, KS

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 Overland Park, KS offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Master's Degree
4.4%
Some College
4.3%
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 Overland Park, KS
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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