Bartender Jobs in Harrisburg, PA

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 (PT) - Revelry

  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Join the team at Hershey Lodge, an award-winning resort best known for being warm, welcoming, and distinctly Hershey. Offering 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey...

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Bartender

  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Join the team at The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, a year round, full service restaurant located at Hersheypark. The Chocolatier serves up family fare with a fun spin, and hints of...

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Bartender- Hershey Country Club

  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Bartenders will be scheduled to work among locations at Management's determination of schedule rotation based on business needs....

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Bartender

  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 days ago

Our Bartenders not only make a great drink... they POUR themselves into our strong culture of creating authentic connections with all our loyal Guests and passionate team members....

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Bartenders and Servers

  • Marietta Tavern On Market
  • Marietta, PA (20 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Marietta, PA (20 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Looking for someone who has previous bartending/serving experience, has great customer service skills, a great personality and is a team player. Must be RAMP certified....

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Bartender

  • Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Texas Roadhouse is looking for a Bartender who can create regulars and serve our legendary drinks while having fun in our fast-paced atmosphere....

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Beverage Server

  • Hershey Entertainment and Resort
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Transmitting orders to bartender; receiving and placing beverage orders on a service tray, adding fruits, garnishes, decorations, etc. as required before serving to guests Totaling checks and collecting...

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Public Bartender Sports Bar

  • PENN Entertainment
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 29 days ago

Six months or less of Bartender experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests....

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Bartender (Full-Time) - Eataly Don Mills

  • Eataly
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description A Bartender is responsible for making, mixing and pouring alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for guests at the bar and restaurant....

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Banquet Bartender

  • HHM Hotels
  • Hummelstown, PA (10 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hummelstown, PA (10 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Previous bartending/banquet experience or equivalent training. TIPS Certification a plus. Food Sanitation Certification required within 90 days of employment....

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Bartender (PT)

  • Hershey Entertainment and Resort
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (13 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Bartenders will be scheduled to work among locations at Management's determination of schedule rotation based on business needs....

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Bartender

  • Red Lobster
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 60+ 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...

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Bartender/Beverage Cart Attendant

  • Troon
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Bartender, Full Time We're hiring a Full Time Bartender/Beverage Cart Attendant at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course!...

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Server / Bartender

  • Hoss Steak and Seafood
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Position: Server/Bartender- Part-time and Full-time opportunities available!...

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Demographic Data for Harrisburg, PA

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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Harrisburg, PA

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 Harrisburg, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.8%
Some College
3.8%
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 Harrisburg, PA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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