Bartender Jobs in Sacramento, CA

A Bartender plays a crucial role in the hospitality service industry. They are responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers, interacting with guests, taking orders, and serving snacks and bar food. Bartenders also accept payments, keep the bar well-stocked and clean, and ensure that all standards and legal obligations are met. In addition, they are often the first point of contact for customers and play a key role in establishing a welcoming atmosphere.

Bartenders require a set of specific skills and certifications. In most areas, they need to have a valid bartender's license or certification in responsible alcohol service. Strong customer service skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of drink mixing and garnishing are crucial. Before becoming a Bartender, an individual might start with roles such as a Barback, responsible for assisting the Bartender, a Server in a restaurant or a Host/Hostess. These positions provide valuable customer service experience and knowledge of the food and beverage industry.

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Bartender-Restaurant 1

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 21 hours ago

CLAYTON CLUB Discover sweeping views of nearby neighborhoods and downtown Sacramento from this amazing rooftop restaurant and bar while you nosh on light bites and sharables, sip crafted cocktails,...

Experienced Cooks/Bartenders/Waitstaff needed ASAP @ Fire Taproom

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Fire Taproom is an elevated 50 Self-Pour Taps system serving great draft beers, ciders, sours, seltzers & kombucha with a FULL BAR & gourmet kitchen menu. We are looking for well groomed,...

Prost Beer Hall Lunch Servers/Bartenders

  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (14 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are now looking for Servers and Bartenders for lunch shifts. Please respond to this ad with your resume to be scheduled for an interview. Must be available days and weekends....

Bartender Wanted

  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Folsom, CA (19 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Bartender Location: The Oak T Sports Bar and Grill, 9580 Oak Avenue Pkwy Unit 8 Folsom, CA 95630....

Bartender-Chevys

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 days ago

PURPOSE The Bartender is responsible for welcoming guests, accurately taking all food and beverage orders, and making sure they are delivered in a timely manner to the guests satisfaction DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES...

Bartender

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

Bartender | Part-Time | California Exposition & State Fair Location US-CA-Sacramento Job ID 2025-22725 Location Name California Exposition & State Fair Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular...

Bartender

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago

Bartender There's a place for you at our table. Craft your career today. You give your all to delight our Guests, we serve up the ingredients for you to live your best life....

Pool Bartender (Seasonal) - Revival

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago

**What You Bring** + 1 year of bartending experience is preferred. + Passion for crafting and personalizing guest experiences. + Excellent wine and spirits knowledge, great communication and presentation...

Bartender Part-Time California Exposition & State Fair

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago

Bartending school preferred. Strengthened by our Differences....

Bartender

  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (20 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 11 days ago

WHAT OUR BARTENDERS DO Our Bartenders are responsible for bringing our beverage lineup to life....

Restaurant-Bartender

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago

liquors, wines, beer, and non-alcoholic ingredients and replacing beer barrels Reconciles the bar's cash register at the end of the shift Position Requirements High School Diploma or GED 1 to 2 years of bartending...

Bartender- Counter Service

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 days ago

Prefer a minimum of 3 years of previous bartending experience. Ability to always be positive, attentive, and hospitable. A willingness to learn and grow....

Bartender/Server

  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Bartenders should expect to create drink recipes, stock the bar and maintain a clean work station. Bartenders should be able to build a positive rapport with our guests....

Bartender - Hard Rock Cafe

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 25 days ago

Qualifications EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired through the completion of an accredited bartending course, or two years outside experience...

Bartender

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 28 days ago

A Bartender does not just take orders they provide suggestions and use selling techniques to increase the order while enhancing the Guests visit....

Demographic Data for Sacramento, CA

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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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 Bartender positions.



Highest Education Level

Bartenders in Sacramento, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
27.5%
Associate's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.9%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bartenders in Sacramento, CA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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