Bartender Jobs in Santa Maria, 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

  • Santa Ynez, CA (20 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Ynez, CA (20 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Overview The Bartender serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage to Enterprise guests. Ensures proper generation of beverage checks and processing of payments as necessary....

Looking for BARTENDERS Santa Maria Strawberry Fedtival

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 16 days ago

Looking for BARTENDERS Santa Maria Strawberry Fedtival (Santa Maria) compensation: 20/hr Looking for Bartenders to mix drinks at strawberry festival in Santa Maria!...

BARTENDER NEEDED for strawberry festival $20/ hr

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 16 days ago

BARTENDER NEEDED for strawberry festival $20/ hr (Santa Maria) image 1 of 1 compensation: $20/hr Bartender needed for Santa Maria strawberry festival Fri-Sunday April 25-27th....

Cali Love Wine bartender in Solvang

  • Solvang, CA (23 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Solvang, CA (23 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Bartending experience is a must. Must have availability on weekends. Please email your resume. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]...

Bartender

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 30+ days ago

We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces Your responsibilities as a Bartender will include, but are not limited to: Welcoming guests and greeting...

Bartender, The Hadsten (PM Shift)

  • Solvang, CA (23 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Solvang, CA (23 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Available Shift: 3 PM to 11:30 PM Wednesday - Sunday The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to restaurant patrons....

Beverage Server

  • Santa Ynez, CA (20 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Ynez, CA (20 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Provides exceptional guest service by offering beverages, taking beverage orders, processing payment transactions, and delivering drinks to guests in a timely manner. Interacts with...

Pool Bartender

  • Los Olivos, CA (16 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Olivos, CA (16 miles from Santa Maria, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Accurately and quickly, take and place orders and input them into the Micros system ensuring correct timing and billing Prepare the guest check accurately and collect payment or signature, as required...

Demographic Data for Santa Maria, CA

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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Santa Maria, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bartender positions.



Highest Education Level

Bartenders in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, CA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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