Bartender - AVA Garden Bar

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.