Bartender

We’re hiring a bartender who can own the bar during dinner and happy hour, make guests feel like they’re somewhere special, and keep the energy high without sacrificing precision.

Job specifications:

• Mix and serve craft cocktails, classics, whiskey pours, wine, and beer to bar guests and the dining room.
• Know (or quickly learn) our seasonal drink list, whiskey selection, and pairings with the food.
• Handle POS, cash, and cards; keep the bar stocked, clean, and organized; help with inventory and prep.
• Create a warm, professional experience at the bar and on the patio—great conversation, timely service, and the kind of hospitality that turns first-timers into regulars.

Requirements:

• 21 or older (Missouri law: you must be 21 to mix or serve across the bar).
• Prior bartending experience, ideally in a cocktail-focused or full-service restaurant. Whiskey knowledge and comfort with a changing seasonal list are big pluses.
• Strong guest skills, reliability, and the ability to stay calm and accurate when it’s busy.
• Ability to work Tuesday–Saturday evenings (we’re closed Sunday and Monday). Shifts typically cover happy hour (Tue–Fri 3–5 pm) through close.
• Physical stamina for a busy bar: standing, moving cases, and working on your feet.

If you take pride in a well-made drink, remember regulars’ names, and want to work in a place that feels different from every other restaurant on Olive, we’d like to meet you.

**To apply:** Email your resume and a short note about why Cobalt to [email protected], or stop by during non-peak hours and ask to talk to us. Mention this posting.

Cobalt Smoke & Sea is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire based on ability and fit, not on anything else.