Bartenders for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Applebee's
Bella SaratogaTime at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years22%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026
Bartender: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $60,772 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,744 – $86,404 yearly
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Bartender/Server
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCustomer ServiceBartender/Server
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceBartender
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsBartender
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingPOSServer/Bartender
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceBar ExperienceBartender
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CPIAEDLife Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSalesBehavioral HealthServing
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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: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for bartenders?
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, server/bartender and manager.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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