Kickback Host

Drury Hotels; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Health benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Columbia Township is hiring for a role focused on ensuring exceptional experiences for our guests during the complimentary happy hour. You will prepare food and maintain cleanliness, while delivering outstanding service and showcasing Drury's culture.

The ideal candidate is friendly, energetic, and knowledgeable about hotel accommodations. Join us for a workplace that values employee well-being and offers extensive career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic communicators needed with a can-do spirit.
• Knowledge of community and hotel services is crucial.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 5:30 Kickback for guests via food preparation.
• Maintain kitchen and lobby cleanliness and organization.
• Ensure food safety standards are met.
• Provide courteous, friendly service to guests.
• Answer guests’ questions about hotel and area.

Skills

Knowledge of hotel accommodations

Ability to conduct accurate inventory

Warm and friendly communication

Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Job description

Property Location: 3100 Interstate 70 Dr. SE - Columbia, Missouri 65201

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 guests’ 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!