Bar Staff Jobs in Maryland

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 (PT)

  • Penn National Gaming
  • Perryville, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Perryville, MD
  • 6 days ago

problems according to guidelines Provides fast, friendly, professional service to casino guests, beverage servers and bartenders Works well with others, especially beverage servers, bartenders, other barbacks...

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Part Time Bar Back Position At Thames Street Oyster House!

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 days ago

un PART TIME BAR BACK POSITION AT THAMES STREET OYSTER HOUSE! (Fells Point, Baltimore, MD) image 1 of 1 compensation: TBD, $20-25/hr+ employment type: job title: Food Runner / Bar Back THAMES...

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Bar Back - Marmo Annapolis

  • Atlas Restaurant Group
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 15 days ago

The Bar Assistant will assist in cleaning the bar, preparing garnishes, ensuring the bar is well stocked with napkins, straws, glassware, garnishes, and all other necessities, and taking on other...

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Barback

  • Lucky Danger at Johns Hopkins
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 18 days ago

The Role The Barback is the 'Engine' of the bar. You are the reason the bartenders can focus on the guests....

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PREMIUM CLUBS BAR BACK - M&T Bank Stadium

  • Compass Group
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 20 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 20 days ago

Position Title: PREMIUM CLUBS BAR BACK - M&T Bank Stadium Pay Range : $20.00/hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

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Bar Back

  • The Tillery
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 21 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 21 days ago

Tillery Restaurant is hiring for Bar Backs to help us keep growing. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, Tillery is a perfect place to get ahead. The Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre...

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Bar Back - PT - Weekends

  • Crescent Hotels & Resorts
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 21 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 21 days ago

Tillery Restaurant is hiring for Bar Backs to help us keep growing. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, Tillery is a perfect place to get ahead. The Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre...

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CONCESSIONS BAR BACK - M&T Bank Stadium

  • Compass Group
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 23 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 23 days ago

Position Title: CONCESSIONS BAR BACK - M&T Bank Stadium Pay Range : $20.00/hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

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Barback

  • Rod 'n' Reel
  • Chesapeake Beach, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chesapeake Beach, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Job Type Part-time Description The Barback is responsible for assisting Bartenders to ensure they have everything they need to serve customers efficiently....

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Mini-Bar Attendant - Part Time

  • Four Seasons Hotels Ltd.
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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Concessions Bar Back Part-Time CFG Bank Arena

  • Oakview Group
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 45+ days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across...

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Snack Bar Attendant

  • Troon
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 60+ days ago

Sparrows Point Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of a Snack Bar Attendant. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused...

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Barback

  • Jimmy's Seafood Inc
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 60+ days ago

detail Prioritization and time management skills Ability to multitask well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment Education and Experience Must be 18 years of age minimum Experience in Barback...

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Private Bar Attendant - Part Time

  • Four Seasons
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 60+ days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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Barback - Cece's Roland Park

  • Live! Hospitality & Entertainment
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 90+ 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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Demographic Data for Maryland

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


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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland 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 Maryland
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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