Bartenders for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
- Time Management
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 41%
- High school diploma or GED
- 35%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
P F Chang's
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Bartender: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $56,946 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,888 – $83,391 yearly
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Bartender
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationEPA Refrigeration Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsBartender/Server
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+2 moreSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBar ExperienceBartendingBartender/Server
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyBartender/ Server
Ocean Beach, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperiencePublic SpeakingBar ExperienceBartender/Server/Trainer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPS+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsBartender
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsFast Casual 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: time management, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for bartenders?
Common licenses or certifications for bartenders include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and TIPS.
What are some job titles related to bartenders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bartenders include: bartender/server, bartender/ server and bartender/server/trainer.
What level of education is common for a bartender?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a bartender in San Diego, CA, 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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