Responsibilities The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests' drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service ...
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Responsibilities The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests' drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service ...
Quick apply
Responsibilities The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests' drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service ...
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $20.28/hr
Responsibilities The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests' drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service ...
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $20.28/hr
Responsibilities The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests' drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service ...
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $20.28/hr
Responsibilities The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests' drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service ...
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$16.90 - $20.28/hr
Responsibilities The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests' drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service ...
Be Seen First
We are looking for a skilled and passionate bartender to join our team at a high-energy craft cocktail bar. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring ...
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Be Seen First
We are looking for a skilled and passionate bartender to join our team at a high-energy craft cocktail bar. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server Part time We are looking for an energetic and customer-focused Cocktail Server to join our team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing great service, this ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server Part time We are looking for an energetic and customer-focused Cocktail Server to join our team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing great service, this ...
Foothill Ranch, CA · On-site
$15.50/hr
The Cocktail Server is the face of our restaurant and plays an integral role in our customer's dining experience. You will build rapport with customers, answer questions about the menu, take orders ...
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Foothill Ranch, CA · On-site
$15.50/hr
The Cocktail Server is the face of our restaurant and plays an integral role in our customer's dining experience. You will build rapport with customers, answer questions about the menu, take orders ...
Foothill Ranch, CA · On-site
$15.50/hr
The Cocktail Server is the face of our restaurant and plays an integral role in our customer's dining experience. You will build rapport with customers, answer questions about the menu, take orders ...
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Foothill Ranch, CA · On-site
$15.50/hr
The Cocktail Server is the face of our restaurant and plays an integral role in our customer's dining experience. You will build rapport with customers, answer questions about the menu, take orders ...
Highland, CA · On-site
The Cocktail Server orders all alcoholic beverages from the Bartender and pays the Bartender for the complete order, process may vary per venue. They return to guests in a timely manner with their ...
Highland, CA · On-site
The Cocktail Server orders all alcoholic beverages from the Bartender and pays the Bartender for the complete order, process may vary per venue. They return to guests in a timely manner with their ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server Part time We are looking for an energetic and customer-focused Cocktail Server to join our team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing great service, this ...
Sacramento, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server Part time We are looking for an energetic and customer-focused Cocktail Server to join our team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing great service, this ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$17.95/hr
55 South, a craft cocktail bar located in Downtown San Jose is hiring cocktail servers to add to our team and for our upcoming holiday pop-up, Sippin' Santa. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive ...
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San Jose, CA · On-site
$17.95/hr
55 South, a craft cocktail bar located in Downtown San Jose is hiring cocktail servers to add to our team and for our upcoming holiday pop-up, Sippin' Santa. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive ...
Foothill Ranch, CA · On-site
$15.50/hr
The Cocktail Server is the face of our restaurant and plays an integral role in our customer's dining experience. You will build rapport with customers, answer questions about the menu, take orders ...
Quick apply
Foothill Ranch, CA · On-site
$15.50/hr
The Cocktail Server is the face of our restaurant and plays an integral role in our customer's dining experience. You will build rapport with customers, answer questions about the menu, take orders ...
Rohnert Park, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
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Rohnert Park, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
Be Seen First
We are looking for a skilled and passionate bartender to join our team at a high-energy craft cocktail bar. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring ...
Quick apply
Be Seen First
We are looking for a skilled and passionate bartender to join our team at a high-energy craft cocktail bar. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring ...
Elk Grove, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
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Elk Grove, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
Livermore, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
Quick apply
Livermore, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
Highland, CA · On-site
The Cocktail Server orders all alcoholic beverages from the Bartender and pays the Bartender for the complete order, process may vary per venue. They return to guests in a timely manner with their ...
Highland, CA · On-site
The Cocktail Server orders all alcoholic beverages from the Bartender and pays the Bartender for the complete order, process may vary per venue. They return to guests in a timely manner with their ...
Selma, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
Quick apply
Selma, CA · On-site
$16.90/hr
Cocktail Server - Cattlemens Restaurants Be Part of a Family-Owned Steakhouse Tradition for Over 55 Years! At Cattlemens, we believe in more than just serving the Best Steaks in the West--we believe ...
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$19/hr
As a Cocktail Server, you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world! Our Servers proudly showcase our food & beverage creations and ensure our hotel guests ...
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$19/hr
As a Cocktail Server, you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world! Our Servers proudly showcase our food & beverage creations and ensure our hotel guests ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20.32/hr
What You'll Do A Cocktail Server provides a unique dining experience for our guests by delivering outstanding customer service and a superior guest experience. Responsibilities include attending to ...
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Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20.32/hr
What You'll Do A Cocktail Server provides a unique dining experience for our guests by delivering outstanding customer service and a superior guest experience. Responsibilities include attending to ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20.32/hr
A Cocktail Server also ensures the timely delivery of beverages to our guests and is expected to pass periodical testing for food and beverage knowledge. Responsibilities * Have an extensive ...
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$20.32/hr
A Cocktail Server also ensures the timely delivery of beverages to our guests and is expected to pass periodical testing for food and beverage knowledge. Responsibilities * Have an extensive ...
$5.46 - $7.01
3% of jobs
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10% of jobs
$9.55 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$8.56 - $10.11
19% of jobs
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9% of jobs
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$11.67 - $13.22
10% of jobs
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22% of jobs
$15.16 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
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11% of jobs
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| Aspect | Cocktail | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Creating and serving mixed drinks and cocktails | Preparing drinks, serving customers, managing bar operations |
| Required Skills | Mixology, recipe knowledge, creativity | Customer service, multitasking, drink preparation |
| Work Environment | Bars, restaurants, events | Bars, clubs, restaurants |
| Certifications | Often no formal certification, but mixology courses help | Food handler permits, responsible beverage service training |
While a cocktail refers to the mixed drink itself, a bartender is the professional who prepares and serves cocktails and other beverages. The bartender's role encompasses customer service, bar management, and drink creation, including cocktails. Understanding the difference helps job seekers identify whether they want to focus on mixology or the broader bar service industry.
The most popular types of Cocktail jobs in California are:
Cities in California with the most Cocktail job openings:

Newport Beach, CA • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 4 days ago
5.6
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Overview
We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.
Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:
*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location
As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!
Responsibilities
The Cocktail Lounge Attendant hosts and prepares our guests’ drinks and serves meals in the Cocktail Lounge and surrounding area(s). This individual has excellent customer service skills, a warm personality, and a basic knowledge of coffee drink, cocktail, and food preparation/service. The Cocktail Lounge Attendant recognizes the role of fine dining in surprising visitors and driving sales where applicable. The Cocktail Lounge Attendant is responsible for setting and clearing tables, taking guests’ food and beverage orders, serving guests in a timely and professional manner, and all other aspects of the cocktail lounge operations.
Qualifications
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