Bartender Jobs in Wisconsin

A Bartender plays a crucial role in the hospitality service industry. They are responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers, interacting with guests, taking orders, and serving snacks and bar food. Bartenders also accept payments, keep the bar well-stocked and clean, and ensure that all standards and legal obligations are met. In addition, they are often the first point of contact for customers and play a key role in establishing a welcoming atmosphere.

Bartenders require a set of specific skills and certifications. In most areas, they need to have a valid bartender's license or certification in responsible alcohol service. Strong customer service skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of drink mixing and garnishing are crucial. Before becoming a Bartender, an individual might start with roles such as a Barback, responsible for assisting the Bartender, a Server in a restaurant or a Host/Hostess. These positions provide valuable customer service experience and knowledge of the food and beverage industry.

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The Steakout

Bartender

We are looking to hire a hard-working and experienced bartender to serve drinks & food to our loyal dining room and bar guests....

Grill cook, prep cooks, and bartenders

  • Minocqua, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Minocqua, WI
  • 12 hours ago

Black Bear Bar & Grill We are looking for a grill cook, prep cooks and bartender to join our team. We are open 7 days a week and serve breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday....

Bartenders, Cooks Servers

  • Phillips, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Phillips, WI
  • 12 hours ago

We are looking for a full time bartender for a VERY BUSY sports bar & restaurant, must be fast and multi task great $$$, we also need a full time cook and full or part time servers, thanks...

$25-30hr PT/FT TIME Server/Bartender

  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago

Serving or Bartending experience necessary. Both AM and PM shifts available. Bi-Weekly pay, set schedule, no late hours....

Event Bartender - $16/hr + Tips

  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 12 hours ago

Qualifications Prior bartending experience, preferably in a high-volume banquet or hotel environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written....

Bartender - Swing Studio - Destination Kohler

  • Kohler, WI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kohler, WI
  • 13 hours ago

Bartender - Swing Studio - Destination Kohler Work Mode: Onsite Location: Kohler, WI Opportunity Join our top-rated food and beverage team at Swing Studio and transform your passion for great food into...

Casino Floor Bartender (PT)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 23 hours ago

Job Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of bartending experience are preferred. Cash handling experience is preferred....

Banquet Bartender

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Get to know us more: Join the party as a bartender on our banquet team and connect with guests from around the world!...

Bartender

  • WI
  • 1 day ago
  • WI
  • 1 day ago

Bartender Love your job at Texas Roadhouse! Join our team and work in a high-volume restaurant filled with fun....

Bartender - Tattersall River Falls

  • River Falls, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • River Falls, WI
  • 2 days ago

Performs all duties of bartender checklists including cleaning duties....

Closing Bartender Wanted - King Pin Bowl

  • West Bend, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • West Bend, WI
  • 2 days ago

King Pin Bowl is looking for a Part or Full Time Fun Closing Bartender to add to our team. This position would be weeknights and weekends. Please send contact information....

Bartender (Full Time)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time BARTENDER positions. Location : Delta Sky Club - 5300 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Note: online applications accepted only....

Bartender - Appleton Chili's

  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago

Since then, we 've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas!...

Bartender - Oshkosh-Chili's

  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 2 days ago

Since then, we 've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas!...

Bartender - Madison Chili's

  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago

Since then, we 've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas!...

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

Moving to Wisconsin? Find some basic demographic data about Wisconsin below.


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Salary for Bartender Jobs in Wisconsin

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Highest Education Level

Bartenders in Wisconsin offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.2%
Bachelor's Degree
27.1%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.5%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bartenders in Wisconsin
Less than 1 year
45.2%
1-2 years
26.2%
2-4 years
16.5%
None
12.2%

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