Bartenders for hire in Washington, DC

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Time Management9%
    Leadership9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED35%
    Associate's degree33%
    Bachelor's degree25%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years34%
    More than 10 years54%
  • Current company

    City Cruises
    Outback Steakhouse
    2C Restaurant
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year23%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Bartender: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $68,174 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $38,558$120,538 yearly

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  • Server & Bartender

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeForklift Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Bartender / Server

    Alexandria, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising Experience
  • Bartender

    Arlington, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFood Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual Experience
  • Server/Bartender/Trainer

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSFood SafetyServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Bartender/Manager

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseCompTIA Linux+Certified Project ManagerPMPDriver's LicenseAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional+8 more

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Lead Banquet Bartender

    Silver Spring, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipUpsellingSuggestive SellingCash Handling

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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: TIPS, 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, lead banquet bartender and bartender/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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bartender?

Most bartenders have 20 years of professional experience.

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