Bar Staff Jobs in Jfk Airport, NY

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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Busser/Bar back wanted

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Were looking for a sharp, energetic Barback to support our bar team and keep service running smoothly....

Barback

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Barback | Part-Time | Music Hall of Williamsburg Location US-NY-Brooklyn Job ID 2025-25043 Location Name Music Hall of Williamsburg Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time Oak View...

Barback Part-Time Music Hall of Williamsburg

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview The Barback supports bartenders by ensuring the bar is stocked, clean, and operating efficiently....

Faubourg Weehawken Busser/Barback

  • Weehawken, NJ (14 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Weehawken, NJ (14 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Hiring a busser and or barback for our Weehawken location. The right busser is committed to ensuring high-quality customer service and the capacity to handle the pressure of restaurant work....

Barback

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Barbacks/Beverage Support, support the Bartenders with all preparation aspects, restocking, and maintaining cleanliness....

Mini Bar Attendant - Waldorf Astoria New York

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

After undergoing a transformative restoration, Waldorf Astoria New York is set to reignite its magnetic allure. Waldorf Astoria New York is seeking a Mini Bar Attendant to unveil a new era of...

Barback

  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

What You’ll Do: As a Barback at Sodexo, you are taste expert and customer connoisseur. You will support in the creation of tasty beverages and food....

Barbacks & Food Runners Needed

  • Melville, NY (22 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Melville, NY (22 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Barbacks and food runners needed for busy Italian Restaurant. Experience is a plus but willing to train. Full or part time available. Please call ... to inquire....

Barback/Runner/Busser OPEN CALL Thursday 7/31 2-3pm !Busy!

  • New York, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Loreley Beer Garden is Hiring a Food Runner/Barback/Busser needed to start immediately. MUST be available to work this weekend! You MUST be available Saturdays & Sundays....

Bar / Server

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Maitre D and Front Operation personnel (You be able to work as 4 different positions) [Part time] (Who can work 5 days) Competitive Salary (Based on...

Barback

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

The Barback maintains all bar environment and equipment.The Barback is responsible for ensuring the bar area is clean, tidy, and fullystocked....

Barback

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 6 days ago

A keen interest in craft cocktails, absinthe, wine, oysters, and seafood, plus an eagerness to learn more are important....

Barback

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 8 days ago

As such, the tip out is much larger than in a traditional role and, for the right person, can involve a pathway to bartending....

Mini Bar Attendant - PHD Terrace New York

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 11 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Stocks and re-stocks all bar inventories and supplies while maintaining the organization of the mini bars. Interacts with the bar guests, fellow employees, and supervisors in a...

Lounge Barback

  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Jfk Airport, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details As a Barback, you play a crucial supporting role that the bar is fully stocked, organized, and efficient through service....

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Jfk Airport, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bar Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs in Jfk Airport, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 Jfk Airport, NY
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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