Bar Staff Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Snack Bar Attendant

  • East Boston, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Boston, MA
  • 11 hours ago

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick) Holiday pay Meal and Transportation Benefits *401(k)...

Snack Bar Attendant

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Kellys Roast Beef Terminal B, Pier A Boston, MA 02128 Concession Managed By HMSHost at Boston Logan International Airport Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Barback, Banners Kitchen and Tap

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

As a Barback, you will contribute to the team's success by tracking and stocking inventory, delivering beverages, and providing excellent guest service and support to your team at all times....

Barback

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

As a Barback, you will contribute to the teams success by tracking and stocking inventory, delivering beverages, and providing excellent guest service and support to your team at all times....

Part Time Trifecta Bar Server

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 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...

Barback

  • Washington, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, MA
  • 3 days ago

About the BarBack position Truly memorable restaurant experiences don't just come from delicious dishes, fine dining and exquisite ambiance....

Barback Part-Time

  • Plainville, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Plainville, MA
  • 6 days ago

casino events and programs Provides personalized service and uses guest name Resolves service problems according to guideline Works well with others, especially beverage servers, bartenders, other barbacks...

Barback

  • Boston, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 16 days ago

The Barback assists Bartenders by restocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring our guests receive fast, efficient service in a high-volume, high-energy environment with stunning skyline...

Barback

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago

Overview Opportunity: Barback Prepare and service bars operating within the hotel in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards....

Snack Bar Attendant (WhitmanS Late-Night)

  • Williamstown, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA
  • 19 days ago

Snack Bar Attendant (Whitman'S Late-Night) JR... Williamstown, MA (Main Campus) Snack Bar Attendant, Whitman's Late-night Join our lively late-night snack bar team! We're seeking an energetic and...

Snack Bar Attendant (Lee Snack Bar)

  • Williamstown, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA
  • 19 days ago

Snack Bar Attendant, Lee Snack Bar Join our lively snack bar team! We're seeking an energetic and customer-focused Snack Bar Attendant to provide exceptional service and delicious food to our...

Snack Bar Attendant (Whitman's Late-Night)

  • Williamstown, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Williamstown, MA
  • 19 days ago

Snack Bar Attendant, Whitman's Late-night Join our lively late-night snack bar team! We're seeking an energetic and customer-focused Snack Bar Attendant to provide exceptional service and...

Honor Bar Attendant

  • Washington, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Washington, MA
  • 29 days ago

Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation....

Mini Bar Attendant (Part-Time)

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Mini Bar Attendant (Part-Time) The Fairmont Hotel United States, Massachusetts, Boston Jun 16, 2025 Company Description Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you...

Busser/Barback

  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA
  • 30+ 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....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Massachusetts

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


Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs in Massachusetts 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
14.4%
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 Massachusetts
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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