Bartender Jobs in San Diego

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9 bartender gigs open right now in San Diego

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ASM Global

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Apply now → 5 days ago

Zuma San Diego

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Apply now → 2 wks ago

Morton's The Steakhouse

Bartender (Upscale / Fine Dining)

Morton's The Steakhouse

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Apply now → 3 wks ago

Fish Market Downtown

Bartender at The Fish Market

Fish Market Downtown

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

The Fish Market seeks a skilled bartender to provide top-notch service. This role requires a hospitality-driven individual with a passion for exceptional customer experiences. Competitive venue with opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 10 wks ago

PGA Tour Grill

Bartender📍 San DiegoStarting at $17.25 per hour

Bartender job at PGA Tour Grill in San Diego.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Ketch Grill & Taps Point Loma

Ketch Grill & Taps Point Loma

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale bar seeks a charismatic bartender to deliver top-notch service. A people-person with a passion for mixology is a must. Competitive pay and perks included.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

Top of the Market

Bartender - Fine Dining

Top of the Market

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Fine dining establishment seeks a skilled and charismatic bartender to deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and passionate about mixology. Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

Topsail

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

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Apply now → 14 wks ago

Dockside

Bartender📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale bar seeking a skilled and charismatic bartender to deliver top-notch service. Must possess excellent communication skills and a passion for hospitality. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago

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Where the work is

the Gaslamp Quarter
Pacific Beach
North Park
Hillcrest
Little Italy
East Village

What it pays

Roughly $160–$350 on a strong night with tips — more at high-volume clubs and bottle service.

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FAQ

How do I get a bartender job in San Diego?

The fastest route in San Diego is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. San Diego bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.

Do you need experience to work as a bartender in San Diego?

Plenty of San Diego venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most bartender jobs here.

How much do bartenders make in San Diego?

San Diego’s Gaslamp and Pacific Beach stay busy year-round — beach-town volume plus a growing craft scene in North Park. Most working San Diego bartenders take home roughly $160–$350 on a strong night with tips.

What is Startender?

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