Bar Staff Jobs in California

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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Barback

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Santana Row San Jose, CA 95128 212 Room Hotel Managed By Valencia Group Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Compensation: $18.35 per hour, plus tips, On-Call, Part-Time Barback...

Barback Wanted for Weekend Nights in Downtown Paso

  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Paso Robles, CA
  • 14 hours ago

This is a GREAT position for someone interested in learning how to bartend! Candidates must be 21+....

Seasonal Private Bar Attendant (April- October)

  • Napa, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 14 hours ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Barback /busser

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 1 day ago

Seeking barback/ busser for very busy restaurant/ bar. Experienced only need apply. Looking for someone who knows their way around a bar. Fun environment with great pay....

Barbacks & Doormen

  • Pismo Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pismo Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for Doormen/Security and Barbacks for an extremely busy beach bar in Pismo Beach. Applicant must have excellent customer service skills with a welcoming personality....

Barback - Busy Bar

  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago

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

Bar/ Server Supervisor

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

Overview Bartender/Server Supervisor Bar/server supervisors at Boston Pizza are the engine of the front of the house. They lead the Guest Experience and ensure our Guests have everything they need...

Barback- Honey and The Trapcat

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

HONEY AND THE TRAPCAT IS LOOKING FOR HARD WORKING, FAST AND RELIABLE BARBACKS EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CARD/RBS CERTIFICATE OR BE WILLING TO OBTAIN ONE PLEASE...

Security/ Bar Back/ Weekends

  • Empire, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Empire, CA
  • 3 days ago

Security/bar back. EVERY OTHER WEEKEND Must be 21 or older, $21.00 per hour plus tips. Average tips $20 per shift. Friday and Saturday 7 pm to 2:30 am, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND Join a staff of 4...

Calabra Barback

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago

Our bar program emphasizes craft cocktails, featuring both classic preparations and creative house specialties using premium spirits and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients....

Palma Barback

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 3 days ago

Our bar program emphasizes craft cocktails, featuring both classic preparations and creative house specialties using premium spirits and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients Job Summary: The Barback plays...

Bar Back Needed

  • Templeton, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Templeton, CA
  • 4 days ago

staff during service, restocking and cleaning - Have a passion for the hospitality industry, keeping up with bartending trends and best practices, and know how to clean as you go - Be able to work...

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

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 5 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....

Beverage Bar Porter Lead - Requisition #805939

  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 days ago

BEVERAGE BAR PORTER LEAD GENERAL SUMMARY The Beverage Bar Porter Lead stocks, organizes, and rotates all beverage storage areas to include liquor, beer, wine, soft drink products, water, mixers,...

Coveside Grill Barback - Requisition #503639

  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 days ago

COVESIDE GRILL BARBACK GENERAL SUMMARY The Coveside Grill Barback is responsible for providing essential support to the bar team, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service....

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in California

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 California 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 California
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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