Bartender - Salt + Smoke-Edwardsville

We’re Growing!

Salt + Smoke is excited to announce that we’ll be opening our newest location in Edwardsville, Illinois APRIL 2026!

ABOUT SALT + SMOKE:

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and delivering outstanding experiences, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can make happy happen at Salt + Smoke! The team at Salt + Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, Ellisville, Kirkwood, South County, and Edwardsville neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do!

Our Mission:

BBQ, bourbon, and beer are what we do, but people are who we are. To learn more about our values and what we stand for, please click the link to learn more! Salt + Smoke Values

REASONS YOU'LL LOVE JOINING OUR TEAM:

Supportive and Inclusive Culture: At Salt + Smoke, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of warmth, belonging, and community — where everyone is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Whether it’s our team, our guests, or our famous brisket, we deliver our very best in everything we do. If you’re passionate about making people feel welcome and delivering top-notch experiences, you’ll feel right at home here.
Competitive Pay: We offer competitive pay and a reliable weekly paycheck.
Advancement Opportunities: At Salt + Smoke, your growth is our growth. We recognize the potential in every bestie and provide numerous opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re interested in moving into a leadership position, taking on a corporate role, or exploring positions in operations or with our commissary team, there’s a clear career path for you here!
Benefits*: We offer an exceptional benefits package for eligible part and full-time team besties, including:
- Medical Coverage – PPO and HSA Plans
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Provided - Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company Provided - Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA Dependent Care & Medical Plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – With Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Sick Time (for Full Time Salaried Besties)
- Part Time Paid Time Off (for eligible Part Time Hourly Besties)*
- Employee Discounts

Part time besties are eligible for benefits after 1 year of employment, with an average of 30+ hours per week. If a part time bestie meets these requirements, they will also be eligible for the Part Time PTO policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

As a bartender at Salt + Smoke, you are the welcoming face of our bar where guests can enjoy a full- service dining experience, or just a drink. We are proud to offer over 100 different whiskies, all local beers on tap, and a cocktail menu with house made. A bartender at Salt + Smoke is a source of knowledge for staff and guests on the bar products we offer and is expected to be able to interact and discuss all things BBQ, bourbon, and beer with our guests. Being truly hospitable and putting others' needs first is the only way to succeed in any service industry. Our bartenders are also responsible for building drinks for the entire dining room in a timely manner according to a set recipe.

Greet all guests in a timely fashion with an informative introduction.
Prepare all drinks for the dining room in a timely manner, adhering to a standard recipe.
Cut fruit and prepare syrups for the bar according to pars before busy hours to get ready for the shift.
Learn selling points and key facts about our bar products to offer recommendations and upsell to guests.
Learn all aspects of the food and beverage menus, including knowledge of gluten free and allergy details and any specials we are running.
Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, including pre-bussing and bussing the bar as guests dine and leave.
Answer any questions the guest might have and guide them through the process to ensure that they have the best experience possible
Communicate with the kitchen any dietary or allergy restrictions or special requests guests may have.
Process guest checks and collect payments.
Operate with the highest level of genuine hospitality and care for our guests.
Other job responsibilities as they arise.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to understand and comply with proper food and beverage handling techniques according to state and local serving guidelines.
Ability to interact with guests in an upbeat, positive manner.
Ability to timely identify and resolve basic issues as they arise.
Ability to stand and be on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions.
Ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs at times.
Ability to go up and down stairs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient.
Excellent team-work skills.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1+ year of bar experience preferred.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote, support, thrive and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture, which connects the entire Salt + Smoke family.

Salt + Smoke Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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