Bartender vs Server

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Pay

Bartender

$16.50 typical, an hour

Most Bartenders earn $11.50 to $20.95 an hour.

From 432 postings that list pay

7,536 open jobs now

Bartender salaries Bartender jobs

Server

$17.00 typical, an hour

Most Servers earn $14.54 to $20.00 an hour.

From 1,367 postings that list pay

17,414 open jobs now

Server salaries Server jobs

Servers typically earn about $0.50 more an hour than Bartenders.

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

Server

  • Greet guests warmly and make them feel welcome.
  • Take food and beverage orders accurately.
  • Serve food and drinks promptly to guests.
  • Clean tables and the dining area.
  • Stock service stations and side work areas.
  • Handle payments and return correct change.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Bartender

Asked for in both

  • Alcohol Service 3 in 10 postings
  • High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
  • POS Systems 1 in 10 postings

More common in Bartender postings

  • Bartending 6 in 10 postings
  • Cash Handling 2 in 10 postings
  • Beverage Preparation 1 in 10 postings
  • Cocktail Crafting 1 in 10 postings

Server

Asked for in both

  • Alcohol Service 1 in 10 postings
  • High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
  • Guest Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 1 in 10 postings
  • POS Systems 1 in 10 postings

More common in Server postings

  • Food Service 3 in 10 postings
  • Safety and Sanitation 1 in 10 postings
  • Food & Beverage 1 in 10 postings
  • Food and Beverage Ordering 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Bartender

  • Bartender

    The Capital Grille
    $4/hr Employer stated
    Location // Track that general location suggestion has been cleared this session function geolocationCleared(sessionLocationData) { fetch(`/locations/autogeolocationcleared/34.201.21.245`, { method: 'POST' }) .then(response => { if (response.ok) {} else { console.error("Request failed:", response.status); } }) .catch(err => console.error("Error:", err)); } document.addEventListener("bingAutoSuggestScriptReady", function () { const crosshairButton = document.querySelector('.search-find-me'); const shouldAutoSuggest = true; const hasQueryParams = false; const useLocation = false; //Auto-location hasn't been cleared, query params other than UseLocation aren't used if ((shouldAutoSuggest && !hasQueryParams) || useLocation) { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-times'); selectedSuggestion({ formattedSuggestion: "Ashburn, VA", location: { latitude: 39.043800354003906, longitude: -77.48789978027344 } }, true); } else if ($('#geolocation_value').val() === '') { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-location-crosshairs'); crosshairButton.classList.remove('fa-times'); selectedSuggestion(null, false); } else { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-times'); } initializeGeolocationInput(crosshairButton, true, shouldAutoSuggest); updateRadiusDropdownState(); }); function trySelectDefaultRadius(radiusDropdown) { const selectedRadius = radiusDropdown.val(); const geoInputVal = $('#geolocation_value').val(); var regionalStateVal = $('#RegionalState').val(); var regionalCountryVal = $('#RegionalCountry').val(); if (geoInputVal === '' || regionalStateVal !== '' || regionalCountryVal !== '') { if (selectedRadius) { radiusDropdown.dropdown('clear'); } return; } if (!selectedRadius || selectedRadius === "") { const dropdownWrapper = radiusDropdown.closest('.ui.dropdown'); if (dropdownWrapper.length > 0) { const defaultValue = dropdownWrapper.find('.menu .item[data-value="0"]'); if (defaultValue.length > 0) { defaultValue.trigger('click'); $('#geolocation_value').focus(); } } } } function updateRadiusDropdownState() { const geoInputVal = $('#geolocation_value').val(); var regionalStateVal = $('#RegionalState').val(); var regionalCountryVal = $('#RegionalCountry').val(); const $radiusDropdown = $('#Radius'); const $dropdownWrapper = $radiusDropdown.closest('.ui.dropdown'); if (geoInputVal === '' || regionalStateVal !== '' || regionalCountryVal !== '') { // A radius means nothing without a city, and a disabled one hides its X, so clear it however // the location went away (the X, deleting the text, a state or country pick). if ($radiusDropdown.val()) { $radiusDropdown.dropdown('clear'); } // Disable the native select and the Semantic UI dropdown $radiusDropdown.prop('disabled', true); $dropdownWrapper.addClass('disabled'); } else { $radiusDropdown.prop('disabled', false); $dropdownWrapper.removeClass('disabled'); } } function initializeGeolocationInput(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest) { const $radiusDropdown = $('#Radius'); if ($('#geolocation_value') && $radiusDropdown.length > 0) { if ($('#geolocation_value').val() !== '') { trySelectDefaultRadius($radiusDropdown); } } if (!crosshairButton.hasAttribute('data-click-registered')) { crosshairButton.addEventListener('click', () => handleGeolocationClick(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest) ); crosshairButton.addEventListener('keypress', function (event) { if (event.key === 'Enter' || event.key === ' ') { event.preventDefault(); handleGeolocationClick(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest); } }); crosshairButton.setAttribute('data-click-registered', 'true'); } if ($('.geolocation').css('align-self') === 'stretch') { $('.input-container').addClass('stretchable'); } } function handleGeolocationClick(crosshairButton, includeLocation, shouldAutoSuggest) { const $radiusDropdown = $('#Radius'); const isCrosshairButton = crosshairButton.classList.contains('fa-location-crosshairs'); const isClearButton = crosshairButton.classList.contains('fa-times'); if (includeLocation && isCrosshairButton) { crosshairButton.classList.remove('fa-location-crosshairs'); crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-times'); $('#geolocation_value').focus(); selectedSuggestion({ formattedSuggestion: "Ashburn, VA", location: { latitude: 39.043800354003906, longitude: -77.48789978027344 } }, true); } if (isClearButton) { crosshairButton.classList.remove('fa-times'); if (includeLocation) { crosshairButton.classList.add('fa-location-crosshairs'); } $('#geolocation_value').val('').trigger('change'); $('#geolocation_value').focus(); selectedSuggestion(undefined); if (shouldAutoSuggest === true) { geolocationCleared('34.201.21.245'); } if ($radiusDropdown.length > 0) { $radiusDropdown.dropdown('clear'); } updateRadiusDropdownState(); } document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('searchInputChanged')); }
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  • Bartender

    Parker Hospitality
    Pay not stated Atlanta - The Hampton Social - Dunwoody, GA 30346
    Cash HandlingCustomer ServiceBartendingSafety and SanitationCash Register Operations +1
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 7 hours ago
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  • Bartender, Little Palm

    Unnamed employer
    Pay not stated Charleston, SC, 29401
    Customer ServiceBartendingAlcohol Service
    1 day ago
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Server

  • Server - Legal Sea Foods

    Legal Sea Foods
    Pay not stated LSF Braintree LLC - Braintree, MA 02184
    POS SystemsCustomer ServiceFood ServiceCash Handling
    6 hours ago
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  • Server

    RH
    Pay not stated Cleveland, OH, United States
    Safety and Sanitation
    1 day ago
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  • Server/Waitstaff Part Time - Senior Living

    Inspired Living Ocoee
    Pay not stated Ocoee, FL, US
    Customer ServiceFood ServiceQuality of Service (QoS)
    Entry level 2 days ago
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