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

  • Compass Group
  • Detroit, MI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 19 hours ago

Position Title: Catering Barback - Ford Field We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1538984....

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Bar Porter - MGM Grand Detroit

  • MGM Mirage
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day 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....

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Busser/Barback

  • Yard House
  • Troy, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 19 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....

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Barback

  • Four Winds Casinos
  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • New Buffalo, MI
  • 19 days ago

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

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Bar Back

  • Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino Resort
  • Watersmeet, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Watersmeet, MI
  • 26 days ago

Bar Back Watersmeet, Michigan Food and Beverage Hourly Apply Now (Careers.cfm?Mode=Apply&FCJobID=34) Position Summary: POSITION: Bar Back DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage LOCATION: Casino Resort...

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Barback Part-Time Royal Oak Music Hall

  • Oakview Group
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 30+ days ago

During the even the barback will keep the bars stocked with food, beverages, and service items. Following the event, the Barback will clean and pack up the bar with the bartenders' assistance....

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Barback - The Fillmore Detroit

  • LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT INC
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary: WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media...

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Apparatus Room Barback

  • Aparium Hotel Group
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ 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...

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Barback

  • barcade
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago

The barback assists the bartenders in restocking and maintaining the cleanliness of the space throughout the shift....

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Concessions Barback, Comerica Park

  • Delaware North Companies
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 45+ 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....

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Part Time - Banquet Bar Back

  • Schulte Companies
  • Plymouth, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MI
  • 60+ days ago

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

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Bar Back - PT

  • MotorCity Casino Hotel
  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Stock and replenish bar inventory including liquor, beer, wine, mixers, glassware, and garnishes. Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar areas. Restock supplies throughout shift. Ensure all...

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Barback

  • TopGolf
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Swing into a Job You'll Love at Topgolf! At Topgolf, we believe in the unlimited power of play to drive fun, connection and innovation. Whether you work behind the scenes or directly engaging with...

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Barback - Big E's Sports Grill Midland

  • Suburban Inns
  • Midland, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Midland, MI
  • 90+ days ago

leave for those who qualify for FMLA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations) As a Barback...

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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.

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


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