Bartenders for hire in Columbia, SC

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    2,054

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills14%
    Organizational Skills12%
    Time Management12%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED60%
    Associate's degree23%
    Vocational or technical training9%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years16%
  • Current company

    Southern Way Catering
    Applebee's
    Backstreets Bar and Grill
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year36%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years28%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,054 profiles for Bartenders in Columbia, SC

Last updated: Aug 30, 2026

Bartender: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $55,878 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,550$93,066 yearly

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  • Caregiver

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDX-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCRCSTCPR+5 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe

    Skills

    LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagement
  • Certified Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftServsafe Alcohol CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourServsafe+2 more

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Server/Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationTIPSCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
  • Bartender/Waitress/Cashier

    West Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeCNABLS+1 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseLife Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+1 more

    Skills

    Casual Dining ExperienceBar ExperienceBartendingPOSPOS SystemsSales

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What's the average time to fill a bartender role?

The average time to fill a bartender role is 86 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 time management.

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: assistant manager, bartender/waitress/cashier and restaurant server and bartender.

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 21 years of professional experience.

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