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Hospitality & Food · Portland, OR
Bartender jobs in Portland, OR
Bartenders mix and serve drinks, manage the bar's pace and inventory, check IDs, and keep guests comfortable, whether it is a quiet Tuesday or a packed weekend.
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$15–$39/hr
Typical pay range
$51k
Median, full-time
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We are hiring immediately for full time DISHWASHER positions. Location : Delta - 7000 NE Airport Way, Suite 211, Portland, OR 97218 Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Thursday - Sund…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
GREAT TEAMS | GREAT EXPERIENCES | GREAT RESULTS Bartender - The Hollow Hyatt House & JDV by Hyatt The Mindaro | Portland, OR Create Memorable Guest Experiences at The Hollow We’re looking for a friendly, energetic, and g…
$20 per hour
We are hiring immediately for a full time BARISTA position. Location : Adidas - 5055 North Greely Avenue, Portland, OR 97217. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time; Days may vary, 6:15 AM to 2:45…
GREAT TEAMS | GREAT EXPERIENCES | GREAT RESULTS The Hollow at Hyatt House & JDV by Hyatt The Mindaro Barista Join Our Team! Are you a morning person who loves great coffee, friendly faces, and creating a positive experie…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$16.3 per hour
at PDX includes Deschutes Brewery, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Juliett, Good Coffee, Oven & Shaker, and more! At SSP America, our Bartenders enjoy engaging with our guests while serving hand-crafted beverages and delicious f…
Are you looking for an exciting, fast-paced, and social experience? Here’s your chance to do just that, in a role with unlimited career growth and opportunities! We’re hiring full-time Baristas to be the perfect blend to…
yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Bartender/ Mixologist, you’re not just preparing and serving drinks – you’re spreading th…
$16.8 - $17.5 per hour
Be Part of Portland History: Join the Team at Hearth & Vine We’re hiring Front of House and Heart of House positions for our upcoming opening in the historic Henry Weinhard Brewery Blocks. Hearth & Vine celebrates the be…
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What bartenders earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$21 | $31k–$44k |
| Mid level | $20–$29 | $42k–$61k |
| Senior | $27–$39 | $57k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Classic cocktail knowledgeSpeed and accuracyPOS systemsResponsible alcohol serviceCash handlingMemory for orders and regularsGuest rapportBar inventory and ordering
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a guest who has had too much to drink?
Show the professional sequence: slow service, offer water and food, cut off respectfully, involve a manager if needed. This answer can decide the interview.
Make me an old fashioned. Talk me through it.
Know your classics cold: spec, technique, glassware, garnish. Narrating calmly while you build is exactly what a service test looks like.
How do you keep up when the bar is three deep?
Talk about sequencing multiple orders, batching steps, acknowledging waiting guests, and staying consistent on pours instead of getting sloppy.
What is your approach to checking IDs?
Say plainly that you check anyone who looks under a threshold, every time, and know the state's acceptable forms. No exceptions for regulars.
How do you handle cash and end-of-night reconciliation?
Describe accurate ringing, no unrecorded comps, and clean drawer counts. Owners are listening for honesty around shrinkage.
Tell me about building regulars at a previous bar.
Give a specific habit, like remembering names and drinks or making a genuine recommendation. Regulars are revenue, and they know it.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For bartenders specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your alcohol service certification, such as TIPS or your state's equivalent card.
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Quantify sales, like average ring per shift or bar revenue on nights you ran.
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Name the POS systems you know, such as Toast, Aloha, or Square.
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Describe the venue types honestly: high-volume club, cocktail bar, or neighborhood pub each need different skills.
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Mention cocktail program contributions, like menu items you created that stayed on the list.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Barback
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Bartender
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Head Bartender
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Bar Manager
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