Kickback Bartender

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

401(k) plan

Promotions

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel is hiring a Bartender to provide beverage service during the complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback, ensuring a welcoming and efficient guest experience. You will work in a fast-paced bar area, serving beer, wine, and cocktails while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

The role emphasizes guest interaction, knowledge of responsible alcohol service, and post-service cleanup, with opportunities for career growth within Drury Hotels.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or food and beverage preferred.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service required.
• Ability to stand for extended shifts in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide beverage service during the Kickback reception with a friendly, efficient approach.
• Maintain a clean, stocked bar area and ensure compliance with alcohol service standards.
• Engage guests and answer questions about hotel amenities and local attractions.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Alcohol service knowledge

Job description

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard , Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830.

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

What You Will Do:

Make our complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback a memorable experience for our guests by providing friendly, efficient beverage service and exceptional hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve beer, wine, cocktails, and other beverages from the approved Kickback drink menu during our complimentary evening reception.
• Verify guest eligibility and follow all responsible alcohol service standards.
• Engage with guests in a friendly, professional manner to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar area throughout service.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations.
• Assist with breakdown, cleaning, and resetting of the Kickback and bar areas following service.
• Support the hotel team in delivering an exceptional guest experience through Drury's +1 Service Attitude.
• Answer guest questions about hotel amenities, local attractions, and area events.

What We Are Looking For:

• Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices.
• Previous bartending, food and beverage, or hospitality experience preferred.

Basic Function & Job Duties:

Under general supervision, the Bartender is responsible for providing beverage service during the hotel's complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback reception. This position serves drinks from a designated menu for approximately two hours, maintains a clean and organized service area, ensures compliance with alcohol service guidelines, and creates a positive guest experience. Following service, the Bartender assists with cleanup, restocking, and preparation of the area for the next day.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 4 to 6-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform routine cleaning duties.
• Ability to safely handle bar equipment and supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bartending experience preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification or ability to obtain certification as required.
• Knowledge of hotel services, local attractions, and guest hospitality standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

This version focuses the role on bartending during the two-hour Kickback service while still emphasizing guest interaction, responsible alcohol service, and post-service cleanup responsibilities.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately! At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. 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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