Bar Staff Jobs in Michigan

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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Barman

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 3 days ago

Une carriere chez HMSHost vous apportera de nombreux avantages! Nous offrons Assurance sante, dentaire et ophtalmologique Conges payes genereux (vacances, conges flexibles ou conges maladie)...

Bar Back

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 3 days ago

Job Responsibilities Ensure that the bar area is well-stocked with liquor, mixers, garnishes, and other supplies. Clean and maintain bar equipment, glassware, and utensils. Collect empty glasses...

Bar Back

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

Position Title: Catering Bar Back - FORD FIELD We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1437913. The advertised...

Rock Bar Server

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 3 days ago

Collegiate Hotel Group is seeking a Server to join Graduate East Lansing and its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Take accurate food orders from guests...

Apparatus Room Barback _ Part Time)

  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 7 days ago

WHAT YOU WILL NEED Passion for the People, Place and Culture of our community, love of Restaurants and Guest Service also required Minimum of 1 (one) year experience as a barback in either a free-standing...

Tiger Club Barback, Comerica Park

  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 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....

Bar Back

  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 10 days ago

Join the best game in town! You already know that MotorCity is a great place to play. Now you can join the team that makes this a great place to work, too! As Bar Back, you'll: Assist Bartenders...

Bar Back

  • Detroit, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 11 days ago

Join the best game in town! You already know that MotorCity is a great place to play. Now you can join the team that makes this a great place to work, too! MotorCity offers competitive wages,...

Bar Porter - MGM Grand Detroit

  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 days ago

Not only will you keep things organized behind the scenes, but you'll also get to showcase your excellent guest service skills, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and taken care of....

Clubs Bar Back

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 12 days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: CLUBS BAR BACK @ MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Pay Range: $0.00 to $0.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Clubs Bar Back

  • Lansing, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 13 days ago

Position Title: CLUBS BAR BACK @ MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Pay Range : $0.00 to $0.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition...

Barback

  • Detroit, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 19 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Job Details NoHo Hospitality's team is looking for friendly, hard-working BUSSERS to join them at Gilly's located on Woodward in Downtown Detroit....

Barback

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 26 days ago

Job Description: ASM Global /SAVOR, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for A Concessions Barback at the Van Andel Arena, the leader in...

Homeplate Club Barback, Comerica Park

  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ 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....

Homeplate Club Barback

  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 30+ 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....

Demographic Data for Michigan

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Michigan

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


Highest Education Level

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


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