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.