Kickback Host

Drury Hotels; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Company-matched 401(k)

Health, dental, vision

Career growth and mentorship

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Charlotte, NC seeks a friendly Food Cook & Cocktail Attendant to help run the 5:30 Kickback, prepare bites, and keep the kitchen and lobby organized. You will ensure food safety, stock supplies, and deliver hospitality with a +1 attitude to guests and team members.

The role requires knowledge of local hotel services, inventory accuracy, and strong English communication. Join a company recognized for its people-first culture and growth opportunities.

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 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

Guest service

Inventory management

English communication

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Food Cook & Cocktail Attendant

Property Location:

Drury Inn & Suites - 415 West W.T. Harris Blvd. , Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

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 “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.

Hiring Immediately!