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Bartender jobs in San Jose, 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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$64k
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$26.73 per hour
We are hiring immediately for full time BARISTA positions. Location : Santa Clara University - 301 Market Street, Santa Clara, CA 95053. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time; Days and hours may…
business, and we are on the hunt for positive, hospitality driven, team-oriented people to become a part of our service team. As a Bartender, you are the center-stage of the lounge. Your main goal is to ensure each guest…
$19.45 per hour
What’s brewing in your future? If you’re striving for a glass half-full rather than half-empty, become a master of mixology as a Bartender with Aramark! Surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders, you’ll help take ou…
$23.85 per hour
The Bartender is responsible for providing outstanding guest service from the moment guests arrive until they leave the establishment. The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests’ re…
$24.75 - $25 per hour
Job Description The Barista Lead crafts a memorable experience for our customers by providing timely service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable location environment. The Barista Lead…
established full service restaurant located in Los Gatos, outside of the downtown area. We have plenty of parking. We are looking for a bartender for 4-5 shifts a week you must be available Friday-Monday or Friday-Sunday…
the 49ers as they embark on their next Super Bowl run! Location: 2221 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara CA 95054 Job Summary: The Bartender plays a crucial role in creating a positive and enjoyable experience by providing except…
cultural storytelling in one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent retail and lifestyle destinations. Learn more at POSITION The bartender leads restaurant guest interaction throughout the dining experience and ensures that…
Lamella Tavern is looking for a talented bartender for 3-4 shifts a week. Must have high-volume craft experience. Must be able to serve and bartend solo. Must be available Wednesday - Monday About Us Located in downtown…
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What bartenders earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$26 | $39k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$37 | $52k–$76k |
| Senior | $35–$50 | $72k–$103k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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
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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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