Kickback Host

Drury Hotels; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

Health benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team, focusing on delivering exceptional guest experiences during the complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback happy hour. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, ensuring food safety, and providing friendly service. Candidates must possess knowledge of hotel accommodations and communicate warmly with guests. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and various health benefits, making it a great place to work. Hiring immediately!

Qualifications

• Friendly and energetic communicators required.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards is essential.
• Must coordinate effectively with kitchen and lobby areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 5:30 p.m. Kickback for guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and lobby area.
• Ensure food safety standards are met.
• Answer guest questions about the hotel and area.
• Deliver outstanding guest service at all times.

Skills

Knowledge of hotel accommodations

Ability to conduct accurate inventory

Warm and friendly communication

Ability to speak and receive direction in English

Job description

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.

• 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!