Bartender - AVA Garden Bar

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AVA Garden Bar in St. Louis is seeking an energetic Bartender to join our premier nightlife venue. You will mix cocktails, serve wine and beer, and deliver friendly, efficient service to guests in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 1–2 years of high-volume bartending, knowledge of drinks, and fluency in English. Experience with promotions, cash handling, and customer engagement is valued; training and compliance with local health guidelines are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience bartending at high-volume bars/nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, prep methods, garnishes.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit per local regulations.
• Reading/writing abilities for taking orders and paperwork.
• Basic math used in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks per recipe.
• Serve wine, bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from guests or serving staff.
• Promote current promotions to guests.
• Record and account for all items, process payments and record tips.

Skills

Bartending experience

Liquor knowledge

Training preferred

Legal age compliance

English fluency

Education

Formal bartending training

Job description

AVA Garden Bar is one of St. Louis’ premier nightlife destinations, offering a unique experience that blends the energy of an upscale indoor nightclub with the vibrant atmosphere of an outdoor oasis. Located in the heart of Ballpark Village, AVA features high-energy entertainment, elevated hospitality, creative programming, and an inviting outdoor space that provides a one-of-a-kind setting for guests.

Bartender Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform varied duties to ensure all aspects of the proper steps of service.
• Offer polite, professional, and courteous customer service.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and guests.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to drink recipe.
• Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or from guests.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, patiently and humorously with co-workers and guests.
• Complete all side work as assigned.
• Be well-versed in the products in order to guide the guest experience and sell food and beverage items.
• Check guests’ identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption.
• Present and encourage current promotions to guests.
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered and secure payment from guest.
• Accurately account for all sales and receipts and record tips as outlined in company policies and procedures.

Bartender Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years experience with bartending at high volume bars and/or nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, non-alcoholic beverages, designated glassware, preparation methods and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must meet state legal age requirements.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Bartender position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, boxes, bottles, ect.).
• Moving about the bar, lounge, and kitchen efficiently and safely.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils effectively and safely.
• Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling.