Bartender vs Restaurant Crew Member

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Pay

Bartender

$17.00 typical, an hour

Most Bartenders earn $11.18 to $20.95 an hour.

From 505 postings that list pay

7,387 open jobs now

Bartender salaries Bartender jobs

Restaurant Crew Member

$16.75 typical, an hour

Most Restaurant Crew Members earn $14.50 to $17.75 an hour.

From 4,632 postings that list pay

29,458 open jobs now

Restaurant Crew Member salaries Restaurant Crew Member jobs

Typical pay is about the same for Bartenders and Restaurant Crew Members.

What each one does

Bartender

  • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area.
  • Process payments accurately using a point-of-sale system.
  • Verify guest identification and follow responsible alcohol service procedures.
  • Restock bar supplies, glassware, garnishes, and other items as needed.
  • Follow recipes, portion standards, and beverage presentation guidelines.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Restaurant Crew Member

Not summed up yet.

Skills employers ask for

Bartender

Asked for in both

  • Cash Handling 2 in 10 postings
  • Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • POS Systems 1 in 10 postings

More common in Bartender postings

  • Bartending 6 in 10 postings
  • Alcohol Service 3 in 10 postings
  • Beverage Preparation 1 in 10 postings
  • Cocktail Crafting 1 in 10 postings

Restaurant Crew Member

Asked for in both

  • Cash Handling 1 in 15 postings
  • Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
  • POS Systems 1 in 15 postings

More common in Restaurant Crew Member postings

  • Food Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Preparation 1 in 10 postings
  • Cash Register Operations 1 in 15 postings
  • Safety and Sanitation 1 in 20 postings
  • Baking 1 in 35 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Bartender

  • $18 - $21/hr Employer stated
    New York, New York, United States of America
    Cash HandlingPOS SystemsTIPS CertificationHealth RegulationsCash Register Operations +2
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply
  • $18 - $21/hr Employer stated
    New York, New York, United States of America
    Cash HandlingPOS SystemsTIPS CertificationHealth RegulationsCash Register Operations +2
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply
  • Bartender

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Pay not stated Mclean, Virginia, United States of America
    Customer ServicePOS Systems
    1 day ago
    Apply

Restaurant Crew Member

  • Pay not stated OZONA, TX, USA
    Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceRetail SalesFood ServiceCash Register Operations
    12 hours ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated HARLINGEN, TX, USA
    Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceRetail SalesFood ServiceCash Register Operations
    12 hours ago
    Apply
  • Full Time Kitchen Team Member

    Rusty Lantern Markets
    Pay not stated Topsham, ME, 04086
    Customer ServiceFood PreparationFood SafetyFood ServiceMenu Development +3
    12 hours ago
    Apply

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