Kickback Host

Drury Hotels; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,537 - 33,103; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Fairview Heights, Illinois is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join us for our complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback. Your role will ensure exceptional guest experiences, requiring friendly communication and a warm demeanor.

You will oversee food preparation while maintaining a clean environment and ensuring food safety standards. The position offers a competitive pay range of $16.36 - $24.03, along with flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic communicator with a warm demeanor.
• Knowledge of community and hotel services.
• Ability to calculate order levels and conduct inventory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 5:30 Kickback for guests.
• Ensure kitchen and lobby are clean and organized.
• Meet food safety standards and maintain stock levels.
• Provide courteous guest service with a +1 Service attitude.

Skills

Knowledge of hotel accommodations

Ability to conduct accurate inventory

Friendly manner in communicating

Ability to speak in English

Job description

Property Location: 12 Ludwig Drive - Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208

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, and optional medical, dental, vision, short term disability, and life insurance plans. 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.

Hiring Immediately!

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.