Bartenders for hire in Columbia, SC

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Time Management9%
    Leadership8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED52%
    Bachelor's degree30%
    Associate's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years24%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Hickory Tavern
    Southern Way Catering
    3MB hospitality
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years42%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,093 profiles for Bartenders in Columbia, SC

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Bartender: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $55,563 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,272$92,786 yearly

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  • Bartender/Server

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime Management
  • Bartender and Server

    West Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Drink ServiceBartender LicenseBeverage BlendingOnline MarketingServsafe Alcohol CertificationBeverage Preparation+13 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Certified Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftBartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourServsafe+2 more

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual Experience
  • Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeCNA+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenToddler CareTeaching
  • Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    Casual Dining ExperienceBar ExperienceBartendingPOSPOS SystemsSales
  • Bartender

    Columbia, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperiencePublic SpeakingBarista ExperienceOrganizational Skills

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

The average time to fill a bartender role is 87 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, time management and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a bartender?

Common licenses or certifications for bartenders include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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: banquet server, bartender and server and cocktail waitress/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 13 years of professional experience.

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