About Us

Rendezvous is a lively café, wine bar, and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dinner-hour guests — with a commitment to quality ingredients, outstanding service, and community hospitality.  We’re looking for friendly, motivated Servers to join our front-of-house team and help deliver the great food and warm hospitality our guests expect.

Position Overview

As a Server at Rendezvous, you’ll be a key part of creating memorable dining experiences. You’ll take orders, serve food and drinks, guide guests through our menu, and help maintain a welcoming atmosphere from breakfast through dinner service. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, evening dining, or a wine-bar gathering, your role is essential in delivering top-tier hospitality and smooth service.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and professionalism; present menus and describe dishes and daily specials

• Take accurate food and beverage orders, enter them into the POS, and communicate effectively with kitchen and bar staff

• Serve food and drinks promptly, ensuring quality presentation and guest satisfaction

• Maintain thorough knowledge of menu items — including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and wine/bar offerings — and be able to make recommendations

• Clear, reset, and clean tables quickly between seatings; assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization in the dining area

• Handle guest requests, questions, and concerns courteously and effectively

• Collaborate with colleagues (servers, bartenders, hosts, kitchen) to ensure smooth flow during busy periods

• Follow restaurant policies, food safety, and sanitation procedures at all times

Qualifications & Qualities We’re Looking For

• Previous serving or customer-service experience preferred, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are most important

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to make guests feel welcome and valued

• Ability to multitask and stay organized during busy shifts

• Friendly, outgoing, and dependable — with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic

• Comfortable working as part of a team in a dynamic, service-oriented environment

• Availability for shifts that may include early mornings, weekends, evenings, and longer meal-service periods (Rendezvous serves breakfast through dinner, with extended hours mid-week and weekends) 

• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, carry trays, and move between tables efficiently

What We Offer

• Hourly pay plus tips

• Opportunities to work across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and wine-bar service — giving you varied shifts and experiences

• A friendly, supportive work environment with a focus on quality, hospitality, and community

• Free or discounted meals during shifts (or employee meal benefits)

• Opportunity to grow — with potential for advancement or additional responsibilities in the future

About Us

Rendezvous is a vibrant café, restaurant, and wine bar in the heart of O’Fallon, known for serving high-quality breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates, and desserts in a warm, community-focused atmosphere. We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our kitchen team and help ensure that every dish we serve reflects our commitment to quality and consistency.

Position Overview

The Prep Cook plays an essential role in the kitchen, assisting with ingredient preparation, portioning, recipe execution, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. You’ll support the line cooks and chefs by preparing items ahead of service and keeping the kitchen running efficiently throughout each shift.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced kitchen environments, takes pride in accuracy and organization, and wants to grow their culinary skills in a scratch-focused restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and specifications, including chopping, slicing, portioning, marinating, and measuring

• Assist with prep for breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, ensuring accurate and timely completion

• Label, date, and rotate all food items following proper food-safety standards

• Follow recipes precisely to support consistency across all dishes

• Maintain a clean, organized prep station and contribute to overall kitchen cleanliness

• Assist with stocking, inventory management, and receiving deliveries as needed

• Support line cooks during service by replenishing ingredients and completing last-minute prep items

• Follow all health department regulations, sanitation procedures, and safe food-handling practices

• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook or in a professional kitchen preferred, but not required for motivated learners

• Strong knife skills and familiarity with basic cooking and preparation techniques

• Good organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions with accuracy

• Dependable, punctual, and consistent in daily work habits

• Able to stand for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and handle a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills

Why Work at Rendezvous

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Opportunity to work across multiple menu styles (breakfast, lunch, dinner, bakery, wine bar)

• Supportive culinary team with opportunities to learn and grow

• Flexible scheduling

• Free or discounted employee meals during shifts

• Positive and community-driven workplace culture

About Us

Rendezvous is a locally loved café, restaurant, and wine bar serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates, signature cocktails, and curated wine selections. We’re looking for an experienced and hospitality-driven Bar Manager to oversee all bar operations and help elevate the beverage experience for our guests.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a bar professional who understands guest service, beverage consistency, team training, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Bar Manager is responsible for overseeing bar staff, crafting and maintaining drink menus, ensuring consistent beverage quality, managing inventory, and contributing to a positive guest experience in both the café and wine bar environment. You’ll work closely with the front-of-house team and kitchen leadership to deliver smooth, coordinated service across all dayparts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise bartenders and bar support staff

• Manage day-to-day bar operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality cocktails, wine service, coffee drinks, and specialty beverages

• Oversee bar prep, batching, and recipe execution to maintain consistency across all shifts

• Create or contribute to seasonal cocktail menus and recommend wine/beer selections

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels; manage ordering, vendor relationships, and product rotation

• Ensure proper cash handling, POS transactions, and nightly bar reporting

• Uphold cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the entire bar area

• Address guest inquiries and provide knowledgeable recommendations on drinks, wine pairings, and menu items

• Collaborate with FOH and BOH leadership to maintain smooth service flow

• Enforce responsible alcohol service practices and all state/local regulations

• Support scheduling, staff development, performance evaluations, and hiring when needed

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of bar management or lead bartender experience in a restaurant, café, bar, or wine-focused concept

• Strong cocktail-making skills and familiarity with wine, craft beer, and spirits

• Experience managing inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships

• Excellent leadership and communication abilities

• Strong understanding of beverage costing, recipe development, and workflow efficiency

• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in fast-paced service periods

• Dependable, organized, and committed to delivering consistent guest service

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and peak business days

Why Work at Rendezvous

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Opportunity to shape the bar program and contribute to beverage creativity

• Supportive ownership and a positive work environment

• Flexible scheduling

• Employee meal benefits

• A chance to work in a community-driven, growing concept with a high focus on quality