Bartender Jobs in Wantagh, NY

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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Experienced Servers and Bartenders.

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (19 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (19 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Title: Preferred Server with Bartending Experience, Servers and Bartenders Location: 189 b Portion Road Lake Ronkonkoma NY 11779 About Us: We are a new, up-and-coming restaurant that has already...

Bartender

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Since opening in 2014, The Bonnie has been Astoria's favorite destination for craft cocktails, elevated bar food, beer garden-style outdoor drinking...

Full Time Server/Bartender

  • Long Island City, NY (22 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (22 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

R40 in LIC is hiring a Full Time Server/Bartender....

Irish pub hiring Bartenders

  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington, NY (14 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Very Popular Huntington village pub now hiring Bartenders! Great shifts available....

Help Wanted Immediately/Cooks/Bartenders & Servers

  • Freeport, NY (4 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Freeport, NY (4 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking to hire Chefs, Cooks, Bartenders & Servers. All positions available, part-time & full-time. We are holding an open house Wednesday 4/23/2025 from 2pm - 7pm....

Bartender

  • Farmingdale, NY (5 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (5 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago

bartender (RVC) compensation: $11.00 hr plus tips employment type: experience level: mid level job title: BARTENDER Bartender wanted Rockville centre ny Principals only....

Bartenders/Servers

  • Kings Park, NY (20 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kings Park, NY (20 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Bartenders./servers./line cooks. Please send resume. Very clean establishment. And busy please live in suffolk...

Bartender

  • Astoria, NY (22 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Astoria, NY (22 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Bartender needed for popular, busy Astoria pub. Experience required, Ft/Pt. Forward resume: ......

Now Hiring Bartenders Open Call Monday 4/21 / Wednesday 4/23

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Shaking Crab is a seafood cajun restaurant and lounge looking to immediately hire EXPERIENCED Bartenders....

Bluebird Kitchen looking for Server/Bartender Positions

  • Bellmore, NY (1 mile from Wantagh, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellmore, NY (1 mile from Wantagh, NY)
  • 3 days ago

-Servers/Bartenders Hybrid position Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Attendence and timeliness - Preparing and maintaining a station - Maintaining professional standards - Working...

Cocktail Bar and Cafe Hiring bartender + barista/server

  • Ridgewood, NY (19 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NY (19 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 3 days ago

We are a cocktail bar in Ridgewood hiring an experienced bartender as well as daytime staff for the cafe. Comprehensive experience in craft cocktails and wine are core requirements....

Upscale Italian Restaurant Seeking Bartenders & Servers

  • Massapequa Park, NY (3 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Massapequa Park, NY (3 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Upscale Modern Italian Restaurant seeking professional servers and bartenders. Very busy 120 seat restaurant with large bar and lounge open 5 days a week Wednesday-Sunday....

Weekend/Fill in experienced Bartender

  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Weekend/Fill in experienced Bartender (Hicksville/plainview) compensation: Tips plus employment type: job title: Bartender Looking for an experienced Bartender for Fridays Saturdays Fill in availability...

Bartenders / Barbacks

  • Mineola, NY (8 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (8 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Those who have Craft Beer and Craft Cocktail experience to the front of the line, but will train the right candidates. Please forward your resume for consideration....

Waitresses, Bar Tender, Barber, Nail Technicians, Hair Stylist, Masseuse and Eye

  • Jamaica, NY (15 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (15 miles from Wantagh, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Waitresses, Bar Tender, Barber, Nail Technicians, Hair Stylist, Masseuse and Eye (Jamaica) Express African Hair Braiding and Barber Shop 107-45 Sutphin Blvd near Jamaica Ny 11435 compensation:...

Demographic Data for Wantagh, NY

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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Wantagh, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bartender positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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