Kickback Host

druryhotels; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Gainesville, FL is hiring to support the 5:30 p.m. Kickback, ensuring a warm guest experience. You will help prepare and serve to guests, maintain a clean kitchen and lobby, and uphold food safety in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

We seek energetic communicators with knowledge of hotel services, inventory control, and a friendly attitude. English proficiency required to follow directions and assist guests as part of Drury's renowned service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hotel accommodations and services.
• Ability to conduct accurate inventory and ordering.
• Warm, friendly demeanor for guests.
• English language skills for direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 5:30 Kickback for guests through food preparation and with clean-up.
• Ensure kitchen and lobby areas are clean and well organized.
• Ensure food safety standards are met and supplies are stocked.
• Promote the Drury culture through service and hospitality.
• Answer guest questions using hotel, area, and event knowledge.
• Provide courteous, friendly guest service with a +1 attitude.

Skills

Guest service

Inventory management

English proficiency

Hospitality knowledge

Job description

Pay Starting at $16.50

Property Location:

4000 SW 40th Blvd. - Gainesville, Florida 32608

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!