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.

1-15 of 15 Jobs

Barback

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

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

Bar Server - Fulltime Hotel Genevieve

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

Position Summary A server will exceed the expectations of all guests in a multitude of tasks that include but are not limited to taking orders and serving food and beverages to patrons at tables...

Barback

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[Barback ]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1378250....

Salad Bar Attendant

  • South Williamson, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • South Williamson, KY
  • 10 days ago

Facilitate food service by replenishing salad bar with food. Employer will discuss the schedule at the time of interview. No benefits.

Beverage Outlets Barback

  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 18 days ago

Job Description The Barback will assist wait staff and bartenders inOmni Louisville Hotel's Speakeasy expediting food, replenishing supplies and service items as needed....

Bar Back - The Trail Hotel Bardstown

  • Bardstown, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bardstown, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Bar Back/ Utility to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude...

SUITES BAR BACK - Churchill Downs

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: SUITES BAR BACK - Churchill Downs Pay Rate: $15.85 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Seasonal Pool Barback Part Time

  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

In this role you will do your part in ensuring exceptional guest service and you will contribute to positive and memorable experiences for all our guests during peak season....

Snack Bar Attendant

  • Independence, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Independence, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Kenton Country Golf Course is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Snack Bar Attendant. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on...

Beverage Outlets Barback Part Time

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description The Barback will assist wait staff and bartenders in Omni Louisville Hotel's Speakeasy expediting food, replenishing supplies and service items as needed....

SUITES BAR BACK - Churchill Downs

  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Position Title: SUITES BAR BACK - Churchill Downs Pay Rate : $15.85 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Bar Back

  • Florence, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description: Dave & Buster's is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or...

Bar Back

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

Position Title: [[Bar Back ]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1367965. The advertised program is an AI...

Barback

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

Position Title: [[Barback ]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1378250....

Barback - The Kentucky Center for Performing Arts

  • Center, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Center, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: [[Barback - The Kentucky Center for Performing Arts]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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


Local
National
4,513,190
91,158

Bar Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitalityServices curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
JavaScript
One Month JavaScript is a series of video and projects that can transform anyone - even a total beginner - into a JavaScript developer. In just one month you will build two real-world projects...
Data Visualization
Make great data visualizations. A great way to see the power of coding! In this hands-on course, you'll learn how to take your data visualizations to the next level with seaborn, a powerful but...
Dashboards with Plotly and Dash
In this Interactive Python course, you will learn how to use Plotly and Dash libraries to build interactive data plots and dashboards. Start learning today! You’ll learn everything you need to...

Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Kentucky

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 Kentucky offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.5%
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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Bar Staff Related Career Advice Articles

Empty glasses hanging in a restaurant
Must-Read Job Search Advice for Restaurant Workers

Learn the ins and outs of how to get a job at a restaurant, including when to turn in your resume, how to present yourself, and how to land the job.

Read article »