Bar Staff Jobs in New York

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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Beverage Barback

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 hour ago

The Beverage Bar Back will provide friendly, excellent service to every customer as well as keep the beverage area clean and stocked at all times. Responsible for delivery of requisitioned bar...

Bar Attendant - Tin Building

  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested About You: 1+ year of experience as a bar attendant, barback or runner Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for food and hospitality Experience...

Bar Back- Bonnie & Clyde

  • Fairport, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairport, NY
  • 1 day ago

Bonnie & Clyde, the premier fine dining destination in Fairport, known for it's innovative cocktails, is seeking a dedicated and energetic Barback to support our world class bar team on the weekends...

Experienced Barback needed for Cool Harlem Venue

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

What Were Looking For: Experience: At least 2 years of barback or equivalent experience in a high-volume restaurant setting is required....

RUNNERS, BUSSERS and BARBACKS WANTED

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

High profile french restaurant opening in the West Village seeks seasoned and professional runners, barbacks and bussers Please reply with a copy of your resume...

Barback - PHD Terrace New York

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Assists bartenders and cocktail servers (when applicable) in all aspects of guest service....

Substitute Honor Bar Attendant

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

Bar Back (Full Time)

  • Jamaica, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Associates We have an opening for a full time BAR BACK position. Location: Delta One Lounge JFK - Terminal 4 JFK International A, Jamaica, NY 11430 Note: online applications accepted...

Bar Back (Full Time)

  • Jamaica, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 2 days ago

We have an opening for a full time BAR BACK position. Location: Delta One Lounge JFK - Terminal 4 JFK International A, Jamaica, NY 11430 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

Snack Bar Attendant Wanted For East Islip Bowling Center

  • East Islip, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • East Islip, NY
  • 2 days ago

We are Looking For A Self Motivated Friendly Reliable Individual Capable of Handling All Aspects of Running Our Snack Bar. Responsibilities Include Taking and Ringing orders, Grill and Fryer...

Barback

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Barbacks should continually challenge themselves to work quickly and efficiently....

Barback

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details A new concept from Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, unveiling its highly anticipated opening: COQODAQ, our new fried chicken concept, which...

Snack Bar Attendant - Fall Season

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago

Able to prepare and service mixed and craft cocktails. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of beverage area and equipment....

Evening Bistro/Bar Attendant

  • Albany, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 6 days ago

Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the DelMonte Hotel Group team! We are currently seeking experienced and driven...

Barback - Tempo New York Times Square

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

The Tempo New York Times Square is looking for a Barback to join our team....

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in New York

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


Highest Education Level

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


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