Bar Staff Jobs in Maryland

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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7West Bistro Grille Is Hiring - Host/Foodrunner/Busser/Barback/Office

  • Towson, MD
  • 10 hours ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 10 hours ago

Hiring for full-time Busser/Food Runner/ Host / Barback / Office Personnel Experience in the food service industry is preferred but can be trained on-site without experience....

Bar Back

  • Hanover, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Dave & Busters 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...

Barback - Astrea Rooftop Bar

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 6 days ago

Barback - Astrea Rooftop Bar Hotel Brand: InterContinental Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis Hotel: Indianapolis (INDMK), 17 West Market Street, 46204 Job number: 138373 About IHG and the...

Barback

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 6 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 6 days ago

Barback Hotel Brand: InterContinental Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis Hotel: Indianapolis (INDMK), 17 West Market Street, 46204 Job number: 143593 Who we are As the world's first and...

Snack Bar Server

  • Germantown, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Germantown, MD
  • 12 days ago

Snack Bar Server Bretton Woods Recreation Center is hiring a Snack Bar Server. This position will anticipate the member & guest needs and provide a memorable experience. This is a great...

Barback (PT)

  • Perryville, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Perryville, MD
  • 13 days ago

problems according to guidelines Provides fast, friendly, professional service to casino guests, beverage servers and bartenders Works well with others, especially beverage servers, bartenders, other barbacks...

Bar Porter Full-Time - Service Bar

  • Hanover, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 13 days ago

Min Compensation USD $15.00/Hr. Max Compensation USD $15.00/Hr. Overview Why We Need Your Talents: Bar porters are essential to the smooth operation of all our restaurants or bars. Not only do...

Bar Porter Part-Time - Service Bar

  • Hanover, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Hanover, MD
  • 16 days ago

Min Compensation USD $15.00/Hr. Max Compensation USD $15.00/Hr. Overview Why We Need Your Talents: Bar porters are essential to the smooth operation of all our restaurants or bars. Not only do...

Barback Night Club - The Madrid EDITION

  • MD
  • 26 days ago
  • MD
  • 26 days ago

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 - with food and...

Snack Bar Attendant

  • Dundalk, MD
  • 29 days ago
  • Dundalk, MD
  • 29 days ago

Sparrows Point Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Snack Bar Attendant. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on...

Bar Back Part-Time Hippodrome Theatre

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 29 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 29 days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Astrea Rooftop Bar Server 1

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Astrea Rooftop Bar Server 1 Hotel Brand: InterContinental Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis Hotel: Indianapolis (INDMK), 17 West Market Street, 46204 Job number: 142074 Who we are As...

Rest.Busser/Barback Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

The Barback is the perfect entry-level opportunity for you to gain experience....

Food Runner / Bar Back Baltimore Recruitment Center

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: [[Food Runner / Bar Back | Home Plate Club]] Pay Range : [[$19.25]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

Food Runner Bar Back Server Assistant Baltimore Recruitment Center

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: [[Food Runner | Bar Back | Server Assistant - Baltimore Recruitment Center]] Pay Range : [[$19.25]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Maryland

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 Maryland offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
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 Maryland
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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