Bar Olive + Oak
Webster Groves, MO - USA
Job Summary
Bar Olive Oak
Join the Heart of Our Hospitality Group!
Olive Oak isnt just a dining room with a barits a community hub where exceptional food drink and heartfelt service come together nightly. Since 2016 our James Beardnominated 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 momentsone perfectly shaken cocktail and genuine conversation at a timewed love to meet you.
Join the Heart of Our Hospitality Group!
Olive Oak isnt just a dining room with a barits a community hub where exceptional food drink and heartfelt service come together nightly. Since 2016 our James Beardnominated 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 momentsone perfectly shaken cocktail and genuine conversation at a timewed love to meet you.
What Youll 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 roomwelcoming 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 Youll 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 Youll Love It Here
- Supportive tight-knit team with full-time or part-time scheduling (typical start 2:003:30 pm; wrap-up 10:00 pm1:00 am).
- Competitive hourly base tips dining discounts wellness support and opportunities for advancement within the OO 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.