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Topgolf

Bar Back

San Jose, CA · On-site

What We're Seeking Does hearing your favorite song make you spontaneously break out in dance? Does ... Keep the bar stocked with liquor, mixers, garnishes, and ice, while maintaining a clean and ...

Topgolf International, Inc.

Bar Back

El Segundo, CA · On-site

What We're Seeking Does hearing your favorite song make you spontaneously break out in dance? Does ... Keep the bar stocked with liquor, mixers, garnishes, and ice, while maintaining a clean and ...

Topgolf International, Inc.

Bar Back

San Jose, CA · On-site

What We're Seeking Does hearing your favorite song make you spontaneously break out in dance? Does ... Keep the bar stocked with liquor, mixers, garnishes, and ice, while maintaining a clean and ...

Topgolf

Bar Back

El Segundo, CA · On-site

What We're Seeking Does hearing your favorite song make you spontaneously break out in dance? Does ... Keep the bar stocked with liquor, mixers, garnishes, and ice, while maintaining a clean and ...

Madonna Inn

Cocktail Server

San Luis Obispo, CA

$16.90/hr

The Cocktail Server is responsible for taking food and drink orders from guests sitting at the cocktail tables around the bar and dance floor areas. At least some prior restaurant/bar experience ...

Parq Nightclub

Venue Operations Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

Clean and sanitize all areas of the venue, including restrooms, bar areas, VIP sections, dance floor, back of house areas, entrances, and common spaces * Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors ...

DOB 1932 INC

Bartender

Glendale, CA · On-site

$18.42/hr

Dive Bar Bartender Extraordinaire! About Us: We're not your run-of-the-mill joint. Dave's dates ... We're the place where locals swap tales, shoot pool, and occasionally break into impromptu dance ...

DOB 1932 INC

Bartender

Glendale, CA · On-site

$18.42/hr

Dive Bar Bartender Extraordinaire! About Us: We're not your run-of-the-mill joint. Dave's dates ... We're the place where locals swap tales, shoot pool, and occasionally break into impromptu dance ...

DOB 1932 INC

Bartender

Glendale, CA · On-site

$18.42/hr

Dive Bar Bartender Extraordinaire! About Us: We're not your run-of-the-mill joint. Dave's dates ... We're the place where locals swap tales, shoot pool, and occasionally break into impromptu dance ...

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How much do bar dancer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for bar dancer in California is $15.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.47 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bar dancer?

A Bar Dancer is a performer who dances at bars, clubs, or restaurants to entertain guests. They may perform choreographed or freestyle routines to music, often creating an energetic atmosphere. Bar dancers may work in environments ranging from high-end clubs to local bars, depending on their style and expertise. While entertainment is the primary focus, professionalism and adherence to venue rules are essential in this role.

What are the typical work hours and environment for a bar dancer?

Bar Dancers usually work during evening and late-night shifts, often on weekends or holidays when bars experience higher patronage. The work environment is energetic and lively, involving performing on stage or designated dance areas, and collaborating closely with other dancers, DJs, and event staff to deliver engaging shows. Dancers are expected to maintain a high level of physical stamina, as performances may require repetitive routines throughout their shift. Strong teamwork is important, as well as the ability to adapt routines to fit different themes or special events the bar may host.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bar dancer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bar Dancer, a strong foundation in dance techniques, physical fitness, and rhythm is essential, along with previous dance experience or training. Familiarity with stage lighting, sound systems, and basic choreography may be required, though formal certifications are typically not needed. Excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, and confidence help a performer engage with audiences and work well with colleagues and management. These skills and qualities ensure that dancers create a positive and entertaining environment, maintain high performance standards, and contribute to the bar's success.

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Golden Gate Casino - One Bar Frozen - Dancing Bartender

dtlvgroup

Fremont, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Dancing Bartender

DEPARTMENT: Beverage - One Bar Frozen

JOB SUMMARY:

Ability to perform dances on a daily assigned schedule as well as possessing strong Guest service abilities. Bring a fun, energetic and can-do attitude to work every day.  Guest interaction and multi-tasking on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for practicing, supporting and promoting the Company Service Standards at all times
  • Perform routines and individual dances in front of guest and large crowds as assigned
  • Must be able to communicate with guests to meet their immediate needs.
  • Properly and promptly prepare, garnish, and serve drinks to guests.
  • Accurately rings up all orders in the POS system while maintaining ability to socialize with guests.
  • Strictly adheres to responsible alcohol service standards and is able to successfully “slow down a guest” or cut off an intoxicated guest when necessary.
  • Be able to make suggestions to Guests.
  • Know the drinks available and cost, be able to answer Guests questions and work quickly and efficiently
  • Cleanliness of the bar and designated areas is a must.
  • Ability to adhere to the dance schedule provided. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form
  • Understand and comply with all company, departmental and Gaming Control Board rules and regulations, policies and procedures
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift to include weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with Team Members and Guests
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must be able to obtain required work cards
  • Previous experience as a Bartender or Apprentice Bartender is preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Ability to obtain all required work cards.
  • Some dance experience preferred

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Comfortable kneeling, carrying, bending, walking and standing for extended periods of time
  • Work is typically in an area which may be unusually hot, cold, noisy and may contain second hand smoke
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Constant contact with fellow Team Members and Guests
  • Ability to work within in extreme changes in temperature cold and hot, inside and outside
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

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