Bartender

City Winery; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery, a unique live music and hospitality venue, invites experienced bartenders to join our team. You will craft wine, beer, and cocktails while delivering memorable guest experiences in a dynamic setting that blends dining, wine, and intimate performances.

Join us to upsell a premium beverage program, learn our brand, and contribute to a hospitality culture that values quality, service, and teamwork across events and everyday service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bartender experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality guest experiences and exceed expectations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate loud, crowded venue conditions.
• Strong knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, engage in conversation, and thank departing guests.
• Take orders, serve food and beverages, handle transactions, and support guest services.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to City Winery standards.
• Upsell, increase check average, drive promotions and special events.
• Maintain bar setup, inventory, and cleanliness; follow safety regulations.
• Attend trainings and meetings as needed.

Skills

Bartender experience

Guest services

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Wine knowledge

Job description

A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wineclasses, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. Wehave created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, andactive cultural patrons- bringing the wine country experience to the middle of alarge city.

Position Summary

Bartenders areresponsible for delivering consistently exceptional guest experiences to allguests of City Winery. Duties include preparing and serving alcoholic andnon-alcoholic beverages for all patrons, maximizing tasting bar and overallbeverage sales by educating guests on beverage offerings, assisting in floorservice by tending to tables as needed, assessing and anticipating guest needs,and making recommendations.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Provide positive guest experience including greeting, conversing with, and thanking departing guests
• Interact with guests, take orders, serve food andbeverages, handle transactions, and support guest service needs from beginningto end
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholicbeverages for patrons within the standards of City Winery
• Upsell, increase check average, compete in salesincentives, drive marketing promotions & special events, and promote theCity Winery brand
• Perform opening and closing duties including set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of the area within the allotted time frame not to exceed 20% or maximum of 2 hours of the scheduled shift time
• Interact with guests, take orders, and serve food as needed
• Assist in floor service by attending to tables as needed
• Assess guest needs and preferences, provide recommendations to upsell
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including enforcing laws and ordinances in the handling and provision of alcoholic beverages
• Handle payment transactions and maintain accurate cashdrawer
• Adhere to and abide by cash handling procedures as per Company standards
• Serve wine, beer and liquor in proper proportions and glassware and charging proper prices for beverages
• Maintain a working knowledge of City Winery brand, history, culture, and programming, both in venue and restaurant
• Maintain menu knowledge, including ingredients, preparation methods, and allergen information and communicate this information tableside to guests
• Ensure proper amount of bar supplies and inventory is always readily available
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas including bar, floor, shelves, taps, coolers, and storage areas
• Attend trainings, tastings, meetings, as needed
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a bartender in a fast-paced, high-volumeservice environment and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest serviceskills
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality guest experiences, exceed guest expectations, and strive to create a memorable experience at everyCity Winery visit
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a provenability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Ability to execute professional guest service experience
• Ability to navigate venue conditions, including tight spaces, darkroom and loud environment
• Ability to handle all guests with composure and hospitality
• Strong knowledge of wine, craft beer and craft spirits
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

About Us

Wine, food, andlive entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incrediblyunique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nationwith amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locallyproduced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, aplace where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but away of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionaryMichael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providingunforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues tosustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers arange of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Compensation: To be discussed