Bar Staff for hire in Washington, DC

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 Washington, DC to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    14,436

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  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    9%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Leadership
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    54%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
    Associate's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Hardrock
    • Marriott International
    • Bar Louie
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%

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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026

Bar Staff: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $53,586 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $40,586 – $70,751 yearly
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  • Assistant Bar Manager/Bartender

    Capitol Heights, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual Experience
  • Bar Manager

    Alexandria, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Bartender

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual Experience
  • Barback

    Alexandria, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDDriver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Bar Manager

    Hyattsville, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseTeaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Public SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCasual Dining Experience
  • Bartender

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementGatsbyUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis 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 143 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: time management, communication skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for bar staff?

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

What are some job titles related to bar staff?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bar staff include: bar manager, bartender and BARTENDER.

What level of education is common for a bar staff?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bar staff in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most bar staff have 12 years of professional experience.

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