Kickback Host

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunity up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Health and well-being benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Job summary

Drury Hotels Company, LLC is seeking a candidate for a hospitality role responsible for overseeing morning Kickback events, ensuring exceptional experiences for guests. The position includes managing food preparation and maintaining a clean lobby area.

We expect a friendly and energetic communicator who knows hotel services, can manage inventory, and creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Join a company ranked among Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces of 2025.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic communicator with a can-do spirit.
• Ability to conduct accurate inventory of food items and calculate order levels.
• Ability to speak and receive direction in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complimentary morning Kickback 'happy hour' for guests.
• Manage food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and organization.
• Maintain food safety standards and keep supplies stocked.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of hotel services

Inventory management

Ability to create a welcoming atmosphere

Job description

Property Location

Drury Inn & Suites - 8805 Orion Place, Columbus, Ohio 43240

Benefits

• Incentives – Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus 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, with 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

Oversee the complimentary morning Kickback “happy hour” for guests, ensuring exceptional, positive experiences for our team members and guests.

Manage food preparation, kitchen and lobby area cleanliness, and organization.

Maintain food safety standards and keep supplies stocked at appropriate levels.

Present a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality, promoting the Drury culture to customers and co‑workers.

Answer guests’ questions using knowledge of the hotel, area, and events, providing courteous, friendly service with a +1 Service attitude.

What we expect of you

• Friendly, energetic communicator with a can‑do spirit.
• 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 when communicating with guests, creating a happy, comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.
• Ability to speak and receive direction (written and verbal) in English.

EOE