Kickback Host

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200 annually

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Company-matched 401(k)

Job summary

Drury Hotels is offering a role with cross-training opportunities to Breakfast Host and Bartender, starting wage $17.15 per hour with potential for growth. The position includes quarterly bonus potential, competitive benefits, and merit pay increases.

The role emphasizes guest service, teamwork, and maintaining clean, welcoming public areas. The pay range starts at $17.15 per hour and can go up to $25.16 per hour, with merit increases and a strong focus on hospitality excellence across 150

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with guests and team members.
• Awareness of inventory levels and restocking needs.
• Basic knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating the 5:30 Kickback for guests.
• Provide courteous, friendly service and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Keep kitchen and lobby area clean and organized.
• Maintain supplies and ensure food safety standards are met.
• Answer guest questions about the hotel, area, and events.
• Support cross-training to Breakfast Host and Bartender roles.

Skills

Guest service

English proficiency

Inventory awareness

Food safety awareness

Job description

This position can cross-train to Breakfast Host and/Bartender. $17.15+ starting wage! Family-sized benefits available! Quarterly bonus potential! Annual merit pay increases! Property Location: Drury Inn & Suites - 3180 S. Dirksen Parkway , Springfield, Illinois 62703 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 a comprehensive benefits offering which includes paid time off.

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.
• 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: $17.15 - $25.16 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.

At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we offer our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home. As a family-owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world-class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 6,100+ team members work together—across 150 hotels in 30 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide.

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