Bartenders for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
HMSHost
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Applebee's
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Bartender: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $62,086 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,812 – $101,943 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Bartender/Server
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMobile Bartender
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseChild Development Associate CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseBarbering License+2 moreSkills
Public SpeakingTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBar Lead
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
HistoryHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingBartender
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCatering ExperienceBartender
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDOT Physical CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CLife & Health Insurance License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningBartender
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Ads Display CertificationGoogle Ads Search CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSGoogle Ads CertificationSkills
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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: time management, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for bartenders?
Common licenses or certifications for bartenders include: Driver's License, TIPS and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to bartenders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bartenders include: server/bartender, bar lead and bartender/server.
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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bartender?
Most bartenders have 11 years of professional experience.
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