Buffet Attendant

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

401(k) match

Job summary

Drury Hotels Company, LLC is seeking a customer‑focused hospitality professional in Marion, Illinois. You will contribute to a warm guest experience, manage reception and dining areas, and uphold cleanliness and food‑safety standards.

The role includes engaging with guests, coordinating staff, and ensuring a memorable stay within a team‑oriented culture. The position emphasizes friendly service, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or guest services.
• Ability to greet and assist guests professionally.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a welcoming lobby and kitchen areas.
• Provide friendly guest service and answer questions about the hotel and local area.
• Assist with food service during the Kickback hour and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

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

• 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.
• Ensure exceptional, positive experiences for our diverse team members and 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. We seek friendly, energetic communicators with these 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, 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.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development.

At Drury Hotels, we offer our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home.

As a family‑owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world‑class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 6,100+ team members work together—across 150 hotels in 30 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide.

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