Bar Staff Jobs in Missouri

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

  • Boonville, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Boonville, MO
  • 1 day ago

Provides superior guest service, interacts positively with guests and employees, and has the ability to deal with difficult guests in all types of business conditions....

Hot Bar Attendant

  • Branson, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Branson, MO
  • 1 day ago

As a FT/PT Hot Food Attendant at a buffet-style restaurant you will ensure that guests enjoy a seamless dining experience by maintaining the buffet area in a clean and orderly fashion, help...

Barback

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 2 days ago

Each evening, join us for hand-crafted cocktails, local craft beer, and elevated bites. WHO YOU ARE You thrive in a team environment....

Concert Season Barback

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

Works well with others, especially beverage servers, bartenders, other barbacks, beverage supervisors, and casino supervisors....

Bar Back-Chevys

  • Olivette, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Olivette, MO
  • 6 days ago

PURPOSE The barback is responsible for keeping their assigned area clean and well stocked, working in conjunction with the bartender and providing fast, effective and accurate bar and bar related services...

Sashas Wine Bar is Hiring Host/Hostess/Barback

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 days ago

Host/Hostess/Barback (Clayton) Sashas Wine Bar compensation: Hourly Based on Experience + Tips employment type: job title: Bartender Hiring at our DeMun location!!...

Barback /Foodrunner / Busser - High Bar Clayton

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 16 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 16 days ago

Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63108 206 Room Hotel Managed By Concord Hospitality Enterprises Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Full-Time Description We are hiring Lounge Barbacks...

Coffee Bar Attendant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 19 days ago

Additional Information About the Role Do you like serving others? Do you have great customer service skills? Come join us at Barnes JewishHospital as a coffee bar attendant. Full Time Rotating...

Bar Back - Full Time, Evenings/Late Nights, Casino

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 29 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 29 days ago

Guest service is an intricate portion of all job positions on property. Because of this, you may also be asked to perform other duties or tasks in focus of truly great service....

Restaurant Bar Back

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Id : 25050412, Title : Restaurant Bar Back, Category : Rooms & Guest Services Operations, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...198, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03...

Restaurant Bar Back

  • Clayton, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clayton, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Our jobs aren't just about moving items from one place to another. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique - and each position contributes to making that possible for...

Barback/Foodrunner/Busser- High Bar Clayton

  • Clayton, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Clayton, MO
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring Lounge Barbacks for the AC Hotel and High Bar in Clayton! We are looking for people that have a passion to serve others!...

Bar Server

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 45+ days ago

service skills Basic computer skills Ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend and lift trays weighing up to 35 pounds repetitively during entire shift Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends...

Bar Back

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 45+ days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[BAR BACK]] Pay Range: [[15.00]] to [[18.00]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number...

Bar Back - Energizer Park Home Of Stl City SC

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 90+ days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range: $17.38 to $17.38 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1377332....

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Missouri

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


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