Bar Staff Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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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Cafe Sevilla Hiring Club Barbacks

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

un Cafe Sevilla Hiring Club Barbacks (Long Beach) Cafe Sevilla 140 Pine Avenue near East Broadway compensation: within ad employment type: job title: Servers, Hosts Thank you for considering Cafe Sevilla's...

Barback - Busy Bar

  • Seal Beach, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Barback needed - Part time - Full Time in Summer -Hard worker....

Seasonal Pool Barback - Mankota%27s ($17.50/hr.)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Take a peek into our colleague experience as a Seasonal Pool Barback: What does the role entail? The Barback is responsible primarily for ensuring the bars are fully stocked....

Bartenders / Bar Backs / Doorman

  • San Pedro, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Pedro, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

BARTENDERS / BAR BACKS / DOORMAN - for immediate openings at Upscale Cocktail Bar & Lounge! Send In Your Resume To Be Considered. Please Indicate the Position you are applying for in your reply to...

Coffee Shop Server/Snack Bar Attendant

  • Fountain Valley, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

un COFFEE SHOP SERVER/SNACK BAR ATTENDANT (MILE SQUARE GOLF COURSE) Mile Square Golf Course compensation: $16.50 per hour plus tips employment type: job title: Server Mile Square Golf Course is...

Barback - $16.50 Part-Time

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Restock and document the bars inventory to enhance customer/guest services. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: Three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of...

Seasonal Barback

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Our jobs aren't just about putting food on the table that our guests will enjoy until they ask for their bill. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique...

Seasonal Pool Barback - Mankota's ($17.50/hr.)

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Take a peek into our colleague experience as a Seasonal Pool Barback\: What does the role entail? The Barback is responsible primarily for ensuring the bars are fully stocked....

Barback - $16.50

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Hotel Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, CA 90802 250 Room Hotel Managed By Evolution Hospitality Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $16.00...

Barback - Bar1030

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Barback - Bar1030 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 1030 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802 Advertisement OVERVIEW: The Westin Anaheim Resort's Lobby Barback perform tasks to support the Bartender and other...

Bar Back - El Torito

  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Corona, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Pay Rate: $16.50/Hour, Plus Tips opportunity PURPOSE The barback is responsible for keeping their assigned area clean and well stocked, working in conjunction with the bartender and providing fast,...

Bar Back

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ 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...

Bar Back-El Torito Grill

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

PURPOSE The barback is responsible for keeping their assigned area clean and well stocked, working in conjunction with the bartender and providing fast, effective and accurate bar and bar related services...

Barback - $16.50 PT

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Restock and document the bars inventory to enhance customer/guest services. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: Three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of training and...

Barback, The Pub, Part-Time

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The pay scale for Barback is $16.50....

Demographic Data for Santa Ana, CA

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bar Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Bar Staffs in Santa Ana, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
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 Santa Ana, CA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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