Bar Staff Jobs in Hillsboro, OR

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

  • Moloko
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 3 days ago

We are currently hiring a barback for our lovely neighborhood bar in inner North Portland....

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Weekend Bar Back

  • Blue Bird Tavern
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 5 days ago

We're a community dive bar looking for a bar back Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights 10pm to 2am. This is a great way for an inexperienced bartender to get their foot in the door. An OLCC permit...

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Entry level Bar Back / Cook

  • George's Corner
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 19 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 19 days ago

We want to bring on a new team member. We have a night bar back that has been with us for over four years, he came with some experience but pretty green. We are looking for a complementary team...

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Cook / Barback

  • Club Rouge Beaverton
  • Beaverton, OR (3 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 20 days ago
  • Beaverton, OR (3 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 20 days ago

Club Rouge Beaverton is looking for qualified cooks with barback experience as well. This is a hybrid position....

Hybrid

Barback-Revival Patio

  • Bible Club PDX
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 24 days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 24 days ago

Barback Revival PatioSE Portland | Part-Time (Fridays & Saturdays)Revival Patio is hiring a barback for the season....

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Barback (Part-Time) - Soho House Portland

  • Soho House & Co.
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Main Duties Upkeep of bar and support of the bar staff to ensure all guests receive a positive and memorable experience....

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Breakfast Bar attendant- part time

  • Schulte Companies
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, OR (8 miles from Hillsboro, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Breakfast Attendant to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to...

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Bar Back

  • TopGolf
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 45+ days ago

Immediate Hiring | 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...

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Demographic Data for Hillsboro, OR

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Hillsboro, OR

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 Hillsboro, OR 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 Hillsboro, OR
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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