Buffet Attendant

Drury Hotels; Alabama; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Work-life balance

Career growth

Health and well-being

401(k)

Award-winning Workplace

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Marion, Illinois seeks a guest-focused role to support the 5:30 Kickback program, handle food prep, and keep the lobby and kitchen areas organized. The position emphasizes friendly guest service and adherence to safety standards to ensure a welcoming experience.

Responsibilities include answering questions about the hotel and local events, stocking supplies, and delivering the high level of Drury hospitality the brand is known for, with a positive +1 Service attitude.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hotel accommodations, the community and hotel services.
• Ability to conduct accurate inventory of food items and calculate order levels.
• Warm and friendly manner in communicating with guests and creating a happy atmosphere.
• Ability to speak and receive direction (written and verbal) in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 5:30 Kickback for guests through food preparation and with clean-up.
• See to it that the kitchen and lobby area are clean and well organized.
• Ensure that food safety standards are met and that supplies are fully stocked at appropriate levels.
• Present and maintain a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality to promote the Drury culture to customers and co-workers.
• Answer guest’s questions using your knowledge of the hotel, area, and events.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude.

Skills

Hotel knowledge

Inventory & ordering

Customer service

English proficiency

Job description

Property Location: Drury Inn & Suites - 2706 West DeYoung , Marion, Illinois 62959

You belong at Drury Hotels.

Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

• Incentives - Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary)
• 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

Drury Hotels strives to offer a competitive compensation at the market median, as well as a comprehensive benefits offering which includes paid time off. This role is eligible for a discretionary quarterly “+1 Service” bonus.

What you will do:

Make our complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback “happy hour” … well, happy for our guests.

• Oversee the 5:30 Kickback for guests through food preparation and with clean-up.
• See to it that the kitchen and lobby area are clean and well organized.
• Ensure that food safety standards are met and that supplies are fully stocked at appropriate levels.
• Present and maintain a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality to promote the Drury culture to customers and co-workers.
• Answer guest’s questions using your knowledge of the hotel, area, and events.
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude.

What we expect of you:

With your can-do spirit and unique personality, you will shine at Drury Hotels.

• Knowledge of hotel accommodations, the community. and hotel services
• Ability to conduct accurate inventory of food items and calculate order levels
• Warm and friendly manner in communicating with guests and creating a happy, comfortable, relaxing atmosphere
• Ability to speak and receive direction (written and verbal direction) in English

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

The pay range is: $16.36 - $24.03. The starting wage may be above the minimum rate, based on relevant experience, skills, and education.