Bar Staff for hire in San Diego, CA

Find bar staff who excel in customer service, craft cocktails and manage inventory, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and efficient operations for establishments. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Diego, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership8%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree41%
    High school diploma or GED41%
    Associate's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years28%
  • Current company

    Areas—Tony Hawk Restaurant—Terminal 1– San Diego Airport—Noveciento Grados Restaurant
    Ballast Point
    Bayside bar ( double tree )
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years47%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Bar Staff: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Diego, CA: $75,836 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $69,711$82,500 yearly

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  • Bar Supervisor/Bartender

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    COHNTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler Certification+6 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCalifornia Labor LawCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Bartender

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Hospitality Specialist / Event Bartender & Operations Staff

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCDL aCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsCash HandlingHotel ExperiencePOSPOS Systems
  • Lead Bartender & Captain

    La Mesa, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialTIPSDriver's License+5 more

    Skills

    Upscale Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceParalegal ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawCustomer SupportSchedule Management
  • Lead Bartender

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TIPS+9 more

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic Speaking
  • Bartender/Server

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPS+6 more

    Skills

    Fast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication Skills

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What's the average time to fill a bar staff role?

The average time to fill a bar staff role is 152 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bar staff tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bar staff include: communication skills, leadership and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a bar staff?

Common licenses or certifications for bar staff include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.

What are some job titles related to bar staff?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bar staff include: bartender, head bartender and lead bartender & captain.

What level of education is common for a bar staff?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a bar staff in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bar staff?

Most bar staff have 23 years of professional experience.

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