Bar -- Olive + Oak

Bartender – Olive + Oak
Join the Heart of Our Hospitality Group!
Olive + Oak isn’t just a dining room with a bar—it’s a community hub where exceptional food, drink, and heartfelt service come together nightly. Since 2016, our James Beard–nominated team has welcomed guests for everything from burgers and a beer to oysters, rib-eyes, and reserve-list wines. If you thrive on crafting memorable moments—one perfectly shaken cocktail and genuine conversation at a time—we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Bring to the Bar

• Pro Bartender Chops – 2 + years behind a high-volume, craft-focused bar; confident with classic builds, modern riffs, and thoughtful zero-proof creations.
• Wine & Spirits Savvy – Comfortable guiding guests through our 500-label list and spirit selections; WSET/Cicerone certifications a plus, curiosity a must.
• Show-Time Hospitality – Charisma, maturity, and the instinct to read the room—welcoming regulars back by name while making first-timers feel like regulars.
• Team-First Mind-Set – You collaborate with servers, food runners, and the kitchen to keep service smooth and guests delighted.
• Constantly Curious – Eager to taste, study, and perfect your craft in an environment that celebrates growth.

What You’ll Be Part Of

• A Culture of Warmth & Excellence – We treat teammates and guests like family and never compromise on hospitality.
• Season-Driven Creativity – Work with menus that change daily under Executive Chef Bonnie Moore, inspiring cocktail pairings that evolve with the seasons.
• Community Connection – Olive + Oak champions local causes; your work helps us give back to Webster Groves and beyond.
• Mentorship & Growth – Learn from industry-respected leaders and access educational tastings and seminars.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, tight-knit team with full-time or part-time scheduling (typical start 2:00–3:30 pm; wrap-up 10:00 pm–1:00 am).
• Competitive hourly base + tips, dining discounts, wellness support, and opportunities for advancement within the O+O Hospitality Group.
• A workplace where creativity, professionalism, and fun coexist every shift.

Key Technical Skills & Requirements

• Mastery of classic recipe proportions, bar tool use, and draft system use and basic maintenance.
• Ability to batch, prep, and manage service bar mise en place for a 150-seat dining room.
• POS fluency (Toast experience a bonus) and money-handling accuracy.
• Commitment to safe and responsible alcohol service.
• Requires prolonged standing, bending, lifting, and maneuvering throughout bar and service areas.
  Must be able to work in fast-paced, high-energy settings with varying temperatures and stress levels.
  Heavy customer interaction and problem-solving required.
  Availability on nights and weekends is essential.