Bartender - AVA Garden Bar

Ballpark Village; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AVA Garden Bar, located in Ballpark Village, is seeking a bartender to join its premier nightlife venue in St. Louis. You will provide energetic and professional service, mix cocktails, pour wine and beer, and take guest orders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include promoting promotions, handling payments, checking IDs, and maintaining knowledge of products to enhance guest experiences. Weekend and night shifts are commonly required, with equal emphasis on safety and guest

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience bartending at high-volume bars/nightclubs.
• Knowledge of liquor brands, beer, wine, champagne, and garnishments.
• Formal bartending training preferred.
• Must speak fluent English; other languages a plus.
• Strong communication with guests, cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit as required by local/state agencies.
• Reading and writing abilities for taking orders and paperwork.
• Basic math skills for handling payments and receipts.
• May work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide an energetic, outgoing, fun personality while maintaining professionalism.
• Mix ingredients and prepare cocktails and other drinks according to recipes.
• Serve wine, bottled or draft beer.
• Take beverage orders from serving staff or guests.
• Record and account for items ordered and secure payment.
• Present and promote current promotions to guests.
• Check IDs to ensure legal drinking age.
• Ensure all sales and receipts are recorded per company policies.
• Complete side work as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable about products to guide guest experience.

Skills

Bartending experience

High-volume service

Liquor knowledge

English fluency

Cash handling

Education

Formal bartending training preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

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 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.

T h e 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.

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