Bartender/Cocktail Server

Drury Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Airport Settlers Ridge; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

A well-known hotel chain in Pooler is seeking a motivated Kitchen+Bar team member to maintain high standards of service. This role involves opening and closing the bar, serving guests, and ensuring a clean environment. Qualifications include bartending experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to mix drinks. The position offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, contributing to a positive work-life balance and career growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year bartending experience required; two or more years preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following company policies.
• Maintain the food prep and bar area in a clean, organized manner.
• Serve and assist guests with high standards of service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Bartending experience

Ability to mix drinks

Effective communication

Ability to handle money

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college preferred

Tools

Cash register

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

$12 per hour plus tips

500 East Highway 80 - Pooler, Georgia 31322

Summary

Under general supervision, this position opens and closes the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, well‑organized manner while serving and assisting guests. It is important that this team member presents a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and fellow team members. Has general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions.

Benefits

• Incentives: Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year (based on hotel results)
• Work‑life balance – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights.
• Career growth – Mentorship, cross‑training, development plans, management training, and more (over 200 internal promotions this year).
• Health and well‑being – Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program.
• Retirement – Company‑matched 401(k).
• Award‑winning – Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year bartending experience required; two or more years preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent; completion of two years of college preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications per Company requirements.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and communicate effectively.
• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast‑paced environment. Performs duties of bartender, prep cook, cocktail server or other positions as needed.
• Ability to handle money, make change, and utilize office machines in normal day‑to‑day activities.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment used, including but not limited to cash register, POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively with guests and all levels of team members; ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting professionalism with bar guests and when leading other team members.
• Ability to open and close bar, obtain all supplies necessary for mixing cocktails, and clean and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Ability to distinguish between different denominations of currency and make appropriate change.