Hospitality & Food · San Diego, CA

Bartender jobs in San Diego, CA

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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$16–$42/hr
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$55k
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BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group · San Diego, CA
$20 per hour

We are hiring immediately for full and part time BARISTA positions. Location : 9775 Towne Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92121. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full and part time; Monday through Friday,…

Posted 3d ago
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Casual Bartender

Marriott International · Chula Vista, CA · Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems. Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tabl…

Posted 5d ago
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Bartender Banquet - On Call

IHG Hotels & Resorts · San Diego, CA · Full-time

REQUIREMENTS Salary: Minimum wage + Service Charges Basic reading and writing and mathematical skills. Specialized knowledge of bartending and mixing drinks; knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and non-alc…

Posted 1w ago
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Barista - Coffee Shop (Part Time)

Cufiya · San Diego, CA · Part-time

About the Role At Cufiya, we believe that every cup of coffee tells a story. As a Part-Time Barista, you will be at the heart of creating memorable coffee experiences for our customers. This role is perfect for someone p…

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Bartender

Snake Oil Cocktail Company · San Diego, CA · Temporary
$18 - $20 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY Bartenders are the face of the Snake Oil bar program. This role owns execution behind the bar at private events, brand activations, and venue programs - building cocktails to spec, serving guests with wa…

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Amaya Bartender

FAIRMONT · San Diego, CA · Full-time
$19 per hour

Diego. Job Description We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Amaya Bartender. See guests from start to finish through a five-star dining experience including all know…

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Cafe Barista

Mossy Honda Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA · Full-time
$18 per hour

The Barista will prepare and serve high-quality coffee, tea, specialty beverages, and pre-packaged food/pastries while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is passionate about coffee, enjoys working…

Posted 3w ago
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Bartender

The Stand Restaurants · San Diego, CA · Full-time, Part-time

Seeking Bartenders for our new Mission Valley location. We will be hosting a hiring event on August 12th and 13th. Apply now! Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted with additional event details, including…

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Barista

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters · San Diego, CA · Part-time
$17.25 per hour

Benefits: ~401(k) ~Competitive salary ~Employee discounts ~Opportunity for advancement JOIN THE BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERS TEAM AT OUR UPCOMING PARK & MARKET LOCATION AND MAKE GREAT COFFEE HAPPEN Coffee, people, and posit…

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Bartender - Playa

Clique Playa LLC · San Diego, CA

the beginning of service. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: (Include equipment knowledge/use) ~2 years high-volume bartending experience and/or 1 years experience bartending in a fine dining establishment or equiv…

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Bartender

Moonshine Beach · San Diego, CA · Part-time
$17.75 per hour

BARTENDER JOB SUMMARY Quickly and efficiently provide food and beverage bar service to guests in a warm, professional, and accommodating manner. Quickly and efficiently prepare the highest quality alcoholic and non-alcoh…

Posted 4mo ago
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What bartenders earn in San Diego

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $16–$23 $33k–$47k
Mid level $22–$31 $45k–$65k
Senior $29–$42 $61k–$88k

Adjusted for the San Diego 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

01 Barback
02 Bartender
03 Head Bartender
04 Bar Manager
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