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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Barback

  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 4 days ago

Promotes outstanding guests services on a continual basis....

Barback / Bar Prep

  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Come be a part of Heirloom Hospitality with our newest concept, Mad Nice Detroit! We are looking for individuals who want to be a part of our...

Apparatus Room Barback (Part Time)

  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 9 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...

Bar Attendant

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

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

Bar Attendant

  • Saint Clair Shores, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Clair Shores, MI
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications and Required Experience for Bar Attendant: 2+ years bartending experience in a full-service restaurant Minimum 18 years of age with legal authorization to work in the United States Maintains...

BM- Forty Acres Tavern Bar Back

  • Boyne Falls, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Boyne Falls, MI
  • 20 days ago

This is a great position for applicants who are interested in bartending, but would first like to get first-hand experience and extra training time with our professional bartending team members....

Cabana Bar Server

  • Petoskey, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 20 days ago

Responsibilities are to ensure that guests have an enjoyable dining experience by providing quality guest service....

Bar Back - Graduate Rock Bar

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 20 days ago

stainless steel, mixers, cups, blenders, and soda guns Unpack deliveries, stock bar and change beer kegs Clean glassware and china in an efficient fashion Restock bar during service at request of bar...

Barback

  • Marquette, MI
  • 20 days ago
  • Marquette, MI
  • 20 days ago

Managed By Graves Hospitality Employee discount on food and hotel rooms, YMCA membership discount, flexible schedule, holiday pay Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Barbacks...

Bar Staff

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 45+ days ago

The Food & Beverage Attendant is responsible administering the basic day-to-day food & beverage service duties, such as opening and closing, answering calls, taking food & beverage...

Bar Back

  • Lansing, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description: Dave & Busters 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...

Luggage Porter / Handler

  • Harris, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harris, MI
  • 90+ days ago

Luggage Porter / Handler OPENING DATE: 3/5/25 CLOSING DATE: OPEN HOURS: PART-TIME POSITIONS; MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. WAGE: $ 13 HOUR + TIPS ESSENTIAL DUTIES...

Bar Staff/Barback

  • Clarkston, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clarkston, MI
  • 90+ days ago

We are Invited. At Invited Clubs, work feels like play as you build relationships with your team and meet Members from all different backgrounds. Every time you step foot in your Club, you can...

Bar Back

  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ 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...

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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.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bar Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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