Bartender Jobs in San Jose

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The Table

Bartender📍 San Jose$18/hr

The Table seeks a skilled bartender to craft consistent cocktails and provide responsible service. A clean and well-stocked bar is a must, along with attention to recipe detail. Safe service and age verification are top priorities.

Apply now → 2 days ago

Alamo Drafthouse

Specialty Bartender

Alamo Drafthouse

Bartender📍 Mountain ViewOpen to discussion

Apply now → 1 wk ago

Bartender📍 Santa ClaraOpen to discussion

Apply now → 1 wk ago

Casino M8trix Event Tower

Bartender Wanted

Casino M8trix Event Tower

Bartender📍 San JoseOpen to discussion

Casino M8trix Event Tower seeks a skilled bartender for in-house work. The role offers $18.45/hour plus tips in a full-time position. A unique opportunity to work in one of two exciting bar locations.

Apply now → 2 wks ago

Pacific Catch 06 -Mountain View

Pacific Catch 06 -Mountain View

Bartender📍 Mountain ViewOpen to discussion

Upscale venue seeks charismatic bartenders who deliver exceptional service. First-class treatment of guests is a must. Outstanding hospitality skills are required.

Apply now → 3 wks ago

Sushi Roku Palo Alto

Bartender - Sushi Roku

Sushi Roku Palo Alto

Bartender📍 Palo AltoOpen to discussion

Sushi Roku, a pioneering Japanese restaurant in Southern California, seeks a skilled bartender to join their team. The ideal candidate is charismatic and knowledgeable about craft cocktails. Competitive perks are offered.

Apply now → 3 wks ago

Courtyard by Marriott Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

Courtyard by Marriott Sunnyvale Silicon Valley

Bartender📍 Sunnyvale$19.50 to $20.00 per hour

Apply now → 4 wks ago

Topgolf

Bartender📍 San JoseOpen to discussion

Bartender job at Topgolf in San Jose.

Apply now → 8 wks ago

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley

Lounge Bartender

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley

Bartender📍 San Jose$19.85 per hour

Bartender job at Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley in San Jose.

Apply now → 10 wks ago

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Cielo Bartender

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Bartender📍 San Jose$19.00 per hour plus tips

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport

Bartender📍 San Jose$20.00 per hour

Bartender job at Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport in San Jose.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

Gordon Biersch

Bartender📍 San Jose$16.00 to $18.13 per hour

Bartender job at Gordon Biersch in San Jose.

Apply now → 13 wks ago

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Where the work is

Downtown San Jose
Santana Row
Santa Clara
Palo Alto
Sunnyvale
Mountain View

What it pays

Roughly $190–$430 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 Jose?

The fastest route in San Jose 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 Jose bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.

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

Plenty of San Jose 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 Jose?

Silicon Valley’s tech money tips well — Santana Row, downtown San Jose and the Palo Alto / Santa Clara corridor run high check averages and strong upscale-bar nights. Most working San Jose bartenders take home roughly $190–$430 on a strong night with tips.

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