Bartender Jobs in Palm Desert, 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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Bartender

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Additional Information Pay: $16.50/hour, Full-time, Candidate should have entry level/minimal bartending experience, Prefer hospitality experience Job Number 25039140 Job Category Food and Beverage...

Bartender- Steakhouse- P/T (29616)

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary Prepare and provide beverage service in a friendly, courteous and timely manner. Prepare beverages for cocktail servers to provide guest service. Act as a cashier when...

Bartender - Pool

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This position offers opportunity for casual conversation, creativity and allows for building on ones style and previous bartending experiences....

Applebees Restaurant Bartender

  • La Quinta, CA (4 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (4 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Learn to be a great bartender. We will teach you! Great Bartenders make GREAT money....

Hiring the line cooks/prep cooks/bussers/servers an bartenders

  • La Quinta, CA (4 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (4 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 7 days ago

un Hiring the line cooks/prep cooks/bussers/servers an bartenders- compensation: $18-23 Do you thrive to exceed expectations? Do you go above and beyond?...

Banquet Bartender

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum of 1–2 years of bartending experience, preferably in a banquet or event setting. Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Riverside County Food Handlers certification....

Beverage Server

  • Coachella, CA (10 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Coachella, CA (10 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Collect order from Bartender, pay Bartender, add appropriate garnish, place on tray, and serve to patrons with cocktail napkins. Collect payment from patron(s)....

Bartenders

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Bartending experience required! RBS and Food Handler certificate required. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... updated: [ ]...

Seasonal Bartender

  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (18 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Perform various other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of High School education Minimum of three (3) years in a bartending role Certification in bartending preferred Alcohol awareness...

Pool Bartender-Seasonal Part Time

  • La Quinta, CA (4 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • La Quinta, CA (4 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 17 days ago

As a Bartender, you would be responsible for preparing beverages and serving beverages and/or food to guests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability...

Bartender - O/C

  • Cathedral City, CA (10 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cathedral City, CA (10 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Agua Caliente Cathedral City - Cathedral City, CA Position Type : On Call Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Category : Food and Beverage Description Job Description Summary...

Bartender

  • Indian Wells, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Indian Wells, CA
  • 23 days ago

Minimum Qualifications for the Bartender: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of bartending experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience...

Part Time - Bartender

  • Cathedral City, CA (10 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Cathedral City, CA (10 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Dine at either of the two new restaurants added during the renovation or choose room service. Polanco Kitchen, which serves Southern California inspired cuisine....

Bartender - Sports Bar - F/T

  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (6 miles from Palm Desert, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage - Rancho Mirage, CA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Category : Food and Beverage Description Job Description Summary...

Premium Bartender

  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Bartenders are expected to de-escalate intoxicated guest situations....

Demographic Data for Palm Desert, CA

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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Palm Desert, CA

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 Bartender positions.



Highest Education Level

Bartenders in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, CA
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%


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