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…
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
Typical pay range
$65k
Median, full-time
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Looking for experienced bartenders to join our fabulous team! Employment type: full-time or part-time Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k - Candidates must have a great attitude, a good sense of humor, d…
Bartender - Devil's Acre The Devil’s Acre is a tribute to San Francisco’s Barbary Coast during the 1850s through the 1900s, a time when alcohol served as a cure for all ailments. If you like being part of a small team, e…
Carlotta's Cocktail & Wine Bar at Hotel Julian San Francisco All employees are expected to deliver truly great service, and to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for our guests. Employees must work well as a team, mai…
$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…
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…
Bartender - The Dawn Club (Monday and Tuesday) From the team behind bars like Bourbon & Branch and Local Edition comes THE DAWN CLUB . The Dawn Club is a bar on Market Street in San Francisco that include cocktails, live…
Acclaimed Michelin Star Chef Mourad Lahlou and the Aziza team are accepting resumes for skilled, passionate, and hospitality-driven Bartenders to join our front-of-house team. Our rustic menu showcases an innovative marr…
central and connected Union Square location is the perfect home base for exploring San Francisco. We are actively searching for a Bartender with experience. The Bartender at Starlite is the architect of the guest experie…
$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…
$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…
$19.61 per hour
job is to make regulars! ~Your number two job is to make delicious drinks! ~We are looking for not only technically proficient bartenders (know your drinks, spirits, how to find out what people like) but you have to be t…
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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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