Lead Bartender

Missouri Athletic Club•Clayton, MO

34d

About The Position

Be part of an exciting new chapter at the Missouri Athletic Club with the opening of MAC Clayton, the Club's newest location, designed to carry forward more than 120 years of tradition into a modern and elevated experience. Anticipated to open early 2026, MAC Clayton will feature state-of-the-art facilities, refined dining, and thoughtfully designed spaces for athletics, wellness, and social connection. This new Clubhouse will serve as a cornerstone for members seeking excellence in hospitality, culinary innovation, and community engagement. The MAC has thrived since 1903 by staying true to its founders' vision: delivering extraordinary experiences with excellence, service, and tradition at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our employees with competitive benefits and engaging events, creating an environment where talent is valued, celebrated, and inspired to grow. We are actively seeking a highly motivated Lead Bartender to elevate our bar program and deliver exceptional hospitality for our Clayton location. This will be a full-time position. Hours will vary based on business needs.

Requirements

5-7 years of bartending or bar-leadership experience in a high-end restaurant, hotel, cocktail bar, or private-club environment.
Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, proper technique, and modern mixology foundations.
Ability to lead by example with professionalism, efficiency, and a member-first mindset.
Experience with cost controls, inventory management, and maintaining beverage variance targets.
Strong communication skills and the ability to train and mentor junior bartenders.
A hospitality-driven demeanor and a passion for building an elevated bar experience.
Ability to collaborate closely with Sommelier, Culinary, and F&B leadership as part of a unified beverage program.
Must be available afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Lead daily bar operations with precision, professionalism, and a strong floor presence during service.
Craft elevated cocktails with consistency, proper technique, and adherence to MAC Clayton recipes and portion controls.
Collaborate with the Sommelier and F&B leadership team on seasonal cocktail menus, BTG strategy, and beverage alignment across outlets.
Train, mentor, and support the bar team on mixology techniques, service standards, product knowledge, and member interaction.
Uphold beverage cost targets and maintain tight variance control through accurate pours, recipe adherence, and strong operational discipline.
Oversee bar prep, product rotation, and readiness for each shift-ensuring mise en place, glassware, garnishes, and batches meet club standards.
Maintain a pristine bar environment, ensuring compliance with all MAC cleanliness, organization, and safety expectations.
Engage members with warm, polished hospitality-providing recommendations, telling product stories, and fostering a welcoming, elevated bar culture.
Support large events, specialty tastings, and bar-driven activations in partnership with the Catering, Sommelier, and Culinary teams.

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