Bartenders for hire in San Jose, CA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED43%
    Bachelor's degree29%
    Associate's degree17%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years2%
    6-10 years14%
  • Current company

    Bowlero
    Three Flames Restaurant & Banquets
    3rd Cousin
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026

Bartender: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $61,075 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,184$88,424 yearly

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  • Bartender

    Milpitas, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Lifting
  • Manager

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Property & Casualty LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Product ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Bartender

    Santa Clara, California

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's License+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceFood Service ExperienceManagementEmployment Law
  • Bartender

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's License+2 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican Cuisine
  • Bartender/Server

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Manager

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementCDLRBT CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceVeterinary Technician Experience

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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: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to bartenders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bartenders include: manager, bartender/server and beer/food cashier and 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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bartender?

Most bartenders have 22 years of professional experience.

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