Kickback host

druryhotels; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Health benefits

401(k)

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe is hiring for an evening Kickback Associate. You will oversee the 5:30 p.m. Kickback, assist with food preparation and cleanup, and help maintain a clean lobby and kitchen area. The role focuses on delivering welcoming, high-quality guest experiences in a busy hotel environment.

We value attention to food safety, inventory accuracy, and a friendly, team-oriented attitude. Immediate hiring and opportunities for growth are available in a vibrant Santa Fe hotel community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hotel operations and services.
• Ability to conduct accurate inventory of items and calculate orders.
• Strong guest-facing communication and friendly service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 5:30 Kickback for guests through food preparation and cleanup.
• Ensure the kitchen and lobby area are clean and well organized.
• Maintain food safety standards and stock supplies at appropriate levels.
• Represent the Drury culture with integrity, service and hospitality.
• Answer guest questions with knowledge of the hotel, area and events.
• Provide courteous, friendly guest service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Hotel knowledge

Inventory management

Guest communication

English proficiency

Job description

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 828 Paseo de Peralta , Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

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 Immediate!