Bar Staff Jobs in Kentucky

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 Back

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 day ago

Bar Back | Part-Time | Owensboro Convention Center Location US-KY-Owensboro Job ID 2025-24321 Location Name Owensboro Convention Center Category Concessions / Premium Seating Type Regular...

Barman

  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 5 days ago

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Bar Back Part-Time Owensboro Convention Center

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 7 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Bar Back

  • Ashland, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 8 days ago

Responsible for: Stocking and maintaining supplies to assist the bartender in offering prompt and courteous service so the guests have an enjoyable experience....

Snack Bar Attendant

  • Cave City, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Cave City, KY
  • 11 days ago

INTRODUCTION TO ROLE The Snack Bar Attendant must have excellent listening skills and an eagerness to provide excellent service. * Seasonal roles are not eligible for health benefits. Seasonal...

Barback

  • Oak Grove, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Oak Grove, KY
  • 12 days ago

Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the "Property") is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft....

Barback

  • Louisville, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 15 days ago

Barback PeopleReady of Louisville, KY is now hiring Barbacks in Louisville, KY!...

Barback

  • Newport, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Newport, KY
  • 16 days ago

Barback| Part-Time |Megacorp Location US-KY-Newport Job ID 2025-24038 Location Name Ovation (Now Megacorp) Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time Oak View Group Oak View Group is...

Barback Part-Time Megacorp

  • Newport, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Newport, KY
  • 21 days ago

Position Summary The Barback supports bartenders by ensuring the bar is well-stocked, clean, and efficiently run....

Barback - PBR Louisville

  • Louisville, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 26 days ago

Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service. Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests. Complete all side work as assigned....

Bar Staff Part-Time Railbird

  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary The Bar Staff is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic....

Bar Staff Part-Time Railbird

  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary The Bar Staff is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic....

Barbacks Needed For LexLive

  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Barbacks also assist with opening and closing duties, and may help with customer questions or requests....

Barback - The Sports & Social Club

  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service. Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests. Complete all side work as assigned....

Barback

  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Barback Pay Wage: $15.50/hr We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1429766....

Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.


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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs in Kentucky 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 in Kentucky
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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