Job Description:
Now hiring an experienced Bartender at Charlie Gitto's, a locally loved Italian restaurant in St. Louis, MO. Earn $10/hour plus strong tips behind a busy bar with great regulars, classic cocktails, and a solid wine program. Apply today and start this week.
About the Role:
As a Bartender at Charlie Gitto's, you'll run the bar like it's your own — crafting cocktails, pouring wine, taking care of bar guests, and supporting servers with drink tickets through a busy service. You'll be a face of the restaurant for our regulars and a key part of the energy that makes Charlie Gitto's feel like home.
What We're Looking For:
We need a Bartender who blends speed, accuracy, and genuine hospitality. Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has prior bartending experience (high-volume or restaurant bar preferred)
- Knows classic cocktails cold and can build a solid drink list from memory
- Has working knowledge of wine, beer, and spirits — especially Italian varietals
- Moves efficiently behind the bar without sacrificing quality or guest connection
- Reads guests well and creates the kind of atmosphere people want to come back toStays calm, organized, and accurate during peak service
What You'll Be Doing:- Crafting cocktails, pouring wine and beer, and serving guests at the bar
- Taking food and drink orders from bar guests and delivering attentive service
- Managing service well tickets accurately and keeping pace with the floor
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar throughout the shift
- Checking IDs and serving alcohol responsibly per Missouri law
- Handling cash and card transactions accurately
- Opening, closing, and side work — including stocking, restocking, and inventory
- Building relationships with regulars and creating memorable experiences for new guests
Requirements:- Prior bartending experience preferred (restaurant or high-volume bar a plus)
- Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits
- Must be at least 21 years old (per Missouri law to serve alcohol)
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and cash-handling skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs (kegs, cases, ice)
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Alcohol service certification (TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol, or similar) a plus — or willingness to obtain
What We Offer:- Competitive pay: $10/hour + strong tips
- Flexible part-time and full-time scheduling
- A loyal regular following and steady volume
- Ongoing training in wine, spirits, and Italian cuisine
- Clear path to lead bartender or bar manager roles
- A chance to work at one of St. Louis's most iconic Italian restaurants
Why Charlie Gitto's? Charlie Gitto's is a St. Louis institution — a locally loved Italian restaurant known for authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and a tight-knit team. The bar is a big part of what makes this place feel the way it does, and we're looking for a Bartender who wants to be part of that.
Apply Now If you've got bar experience and love taking care of guests, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join the Charlie Gitto's team.
