Bar Staff Jobs in Seattle, WA

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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Job Responsibilities Greet and welcome guests to the bays, providing information about Topgolf offerings. Take and deliver food and beverage orders to guests in a timely and accurate manner....

Barback - Salt Harvest

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

service also required Minimum of one (1) years of experience as a Barback in either a free-standing or hotel bar Valid WA Food Worker Card and Mandatory Alcohol Server Training Permit Ability to meet...

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square is looking for a Coffee Bar Attendant (Part-Time) to assist with the hotel's evening reception and assist with room service deliveries....

Bar Back

  • Suquamish, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Suquamish, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Provide excellent guest service. Secondary Functions: Acts as backup bartender as needed. Other duties deemed necessary....

Barback Needed

  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 days ago

Duties will include cleaning, stocking, cooking and assisting bar staff. Need to be available Sunday - Wednesday. ? Cowgirls Inc. - 421 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104...

Barback - Firn

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

service also required Minimum of one (1) years of experience as a Barback in either a free-standing or hotel bar Valid WA Food Worker Card and Mandatory Alcohol Server Training Permit Ability to meet...

Barback

  • Seattle, WA
  • 28 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 28 days ago

Grow with us... Life at SH is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and...

Bar Back - Lumen Field

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Key Areas of Responsibility Performs important guest service functions including among other things: empty plates and glassware, wiping down bar and setting up for dining at bar....

Bar Staff/Barback

  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central...

Bar Back

  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description: Dave & Buster's is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or...

Demographic Data for Seattle, WA

Moving to Seattle, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Seattle, WA below.


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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Seattle, WA

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 Seattle, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.1%
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 Seattle, WA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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