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…
Hospitality & Food · San Francisco, CA
Bartender jobs in San Francisco, 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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$19–$50/hr
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$65k
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$19.18 per hour
are a dynamic individual with a flair for mixology and a dedication to guest satisfaction, we invite you to apply for this exciting Bartender position. Work in a dynamic environment with highly committed values of guest…
Bartender – Quince Location: Quince Employment Type: Full-Time Quince, San Francisco's three Michelin-starred restaurant, is seeking a passionate and hospitality-driven Bartender to join our team. This role is ideal for…
$19.61 per hour
Bartenders Exceptional opportunity to work for Lucania, a new and unique piazza-inspired restaurant opening at the Ferry Building in Fall 2026. Brought to you by the A16 Restaurant Group, Lucania is inspired by Southern…
$19.18 per hour
The Happy Crane Bartender Type of Employment: Full-Time Pay/Salary: $19.18/hour + Pooled Tips Benefits: Medical Benefits (50% Contribution from The Happy Crane), Dental Insurance, Wellness Practices, 50% Dining Discount…
$23 - $27 per hour
Wellness/Education/Uniform Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Team Trips to Blue Belle Farm Qualities required: Bartending experience of 2-5 years. Strong verbal and written communication. Charming and well spoke…
$26.18 - $28.18 per hour
Purpose After a big meeting far away from home, or a long wait for a delayed flight, is there anyone more welcoming than a smiling bartender? As the friendly face of our hotel bar, you'll also be a helpful host, a local…
Pagan Idol - Bartender Pagan Idol is a Tiki bar in the Financial District of San Francisco and we are looking for a bartender. As a bartender, you will host daily escapes for our travelers by crafting experiences as well…
$26.22 per hour
Position Title: Part-Time Bartender - Chase Center - Eateries Pay Range : $26.22 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1514107 .…
Bartender - Bourbon and Branch Bourbon and Branch is an authentic speakeasy located in downtown San Francisco complete with secret rooms and hidden entrances. Set in the 1920s during Prohibition, Bourbon and Branch is po…
$27.56 per hour
Summary: Hotel Kabuki is seeking an energetic, hospitality-driven Bartender to join our team at Haibu, our vibrant bar and lounge located in the heart of San Francisco's historic Japantown. As part of the JDV by Hyatt co…
exceptional guest experiences and continually strive to exceed guests expectations with every opportunity. We are looking for a strong bartender who can provide guidance and coaching to our dining room team. This role wi…
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What bartenders earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$27 | $39k–$56k |
| Mid level | $25–$37 | $53k–$77k |
| Senior | $35–$50 | $73k–$105k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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