Bartenders for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills12%Leadership11%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Bachelor's degree28%Associate's degree15%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years32%More than 10 years62%Current company
Aramark
Southern Way CateringApplebee's
Time at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years40%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Bartender: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $56,749 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,498 – $93,351 yearly
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Certified Bartender
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceBartender
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsBartender/Server
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantServsafeBarbering LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMathComputer OperationBartender
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTeam LeadershipServer/Bartender
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAdobe PhotoshopServer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
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What's the average time to fill a bartender role?
The average time to fill a bartender role is 89 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do bartenders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bartender include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bartender?
Common licenses or certifications for bartenders include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Servsafe Alcohol Certification.
What are some job titles related to bartenders?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bartenders include: bartender/server, server and hospitality manager.
What level of education is common for a bartender?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bartender in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bartender?
Most bartenders have 17 years of professional experience.
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