Bar Staff Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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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Server, bussers, Food/Drink Runners, Bartenders, Bar Backs & Guest Services!

  • Holtsville, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Holtsville, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

+ Greet and welcome guests to the bays, providing information about Topgolf offerings. + Take and deliver food and beverage orders to guests in a timely and accurate manner. + Ensure the...

Snack Bar Attendant

  • Port Jefferson, NY (24 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (24 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Since 1883, The Bridgeport Port Jefferson (BPPJ) Ferry has proudly served the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson communities as the trusted maritime transportation provider. Our mission is to offer a...

Barback

  • Queens Village, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details We are looking for a barback to support our bartenders and the rest of our staff at The Rockaway Hotel!...

Bar Back

  • Forest Hills, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Forest Hills, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Position Title: Bar Back Pay Rate: $11.50 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1413230. The advertised program is...

Hiring experienced barback

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Hiring experienced barback (Stamford) 206 richmond hill ave compensation: 14/hr + TIPS Gentleman's club is hiring an experienced barback to have open availability a few days out the week, mostly weekend...

Barback - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY

  • Wantagh, NY (5 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wantagh, NY (5 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

The Role The Barback is responsible for providing supplies and providing the bartender with items upon request that help assure exceptional guest service specifically in the Restaurant environment....

Bar Back

  • Islandia, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Islandia, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 60+ 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 Staff

  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Join our food and beverage team on the bar for a career with more fun! No experience? No worries! If you've got pockets full of passion, positivity and Parkdean team spirit, we'll teach you all...

Demographic Data for Farmingdale, NY

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Salary for Bar Staff Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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 Farmingdale, NY 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 Farmingdale, NY
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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