Bartenders for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years40%Current company
Applebee's
Bowlero
A Twist Of LimeTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years16%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Bartender: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $60,190 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,889 – $84,471 yearly
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Bartender
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSCDL+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipBartender
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLBartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipBar ExperienceBartender
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPS+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipFood Service ExperienceManagementBartender & Server
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSales Transaction ProcessingSalesUpsellingBartender
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineBartender/Server
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
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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: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
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 lead 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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bartender?
Most bartenders have 16 years of professional experience.
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