Bartender Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

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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Seasonal Pool Bartender

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago

TIPS certified a plus. Previous bartending/mixologist experience required or equivalent training. Food Sanitation certificate a plus, required within 90 days of employment....

Bartender

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago

TIPS certified a plus. Previous bartending/mixologist experience required or equivalent training. Food Sanitation certificate a plus, required within 90 days of employment....

Pool Bartender

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 hours ago

TIPS certified a plus. Previous bartending/mixologist experience required or equivalent training. Food Sanitation certificate a plus, required within 90 days of employment....

Beer Garden Bartender- Full Time

  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable....

Bartender Lake Merced Golf Club Now Hiring

  • Daly City, CA (20 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Daly City, CA (20 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

We have a full beverage menu of craft cocktails, beer, a full wine list....

Bartender

  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Viridian is a craft cocktail bar and restaurant located in Uptown Oakland offering contemporary Asian-American dishes and desserts....

Skilled bartender needed or a bartender that works at a fast pace

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring: Bartender at 20Twenty Wine Bar Are you passionate about craft cocktails, wine, and creating memorable experiences?...

Bartender

  • Daly City, CA (20 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Daly City, CA (20 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We have a full beverage menu of craft cocktails, beer, a full wine list....

Taproom Bartender at Paulista

  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As a taproom bartender, you will be expected to have strong knowledge of craft beer styles, flavor profiles, and breweries, particularly local breweries....

Bar Tender Mortar & Pestle Bar

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Requirements: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS At least 1 year Bartending experience in a restaurant or bar Demonstrated success in service excellence, customer service, beverage/food service hospitality Knowledge...

Bartender

  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our Bartenders work directly with customers and provide an exceptional beverage experience while creating a warm, welcoming environment....

Bartender

  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details We're seeking an ambitious Bartender for Protege and Bar Underdog, our upcoming cocktail bar concept from the team at Protege....

Pool Bartender Attendant

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

service station (fruit, napkins) Make sure that the pool phone is working properly Place pool side menus on all tables and bar (for food orders, call PBX and place order) Prior to picking up order, call room...

Bartender

  • West Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • West Menlo Park, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: As a Bartender you will act as an extension of the restaurant, and as such, steps of service, time standards, and genuine hospitality should be the same from the bar as the servers on the...

Bartender

  • Alameda, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a bartender to work onboard boat/ferry. Weekend shifts available. Shift starts at 8am The position is a mixture of basic bartending and retail storefront....

Demographic Data for Menlo Park, CA

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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bartender positions.



Highest Education Level

Bartenders in Menlo Park, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.5%
Bachelor's Degree
27.5%
Associate's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.9%
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 Menlo Park, CA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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