Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Health benefits

401(k)

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites - Blue Springs seeks an experienced bartender with a passion for hospitality to join the hotel’s kitchen and bar team. You will open and close the bar, craft drinks, assist with prep, and ensure guests enjoy a clean, welcoming setting.

The role emphasizes top-notch guest service, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced hotel environment, with opportunities for growth within Drury Hotels and competitive, on-site benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartender experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred.
• Ability to obtain required certifications per company policy.
• Fluent English communication required.
• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle money and use POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the bar and kitchen areas.
• Prepare drinks and assist guests with service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar and prep areas.
• Provide excellent guest service and hospitality at all times.
• Assist in other positions as needed to support staff.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Inn & Suites - 20300 E. 42nd Street South , Blue Springs, Missouri 64015

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

Summary: Under general supervision, this position opens and closes the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, well-organized manner while serving and assisting guests. It is important that this team member present a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and fellow team members. Has general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One experience bartending required. Two or more years of bartender experience preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of two years of college preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications per Company requirements.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment. Performs duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server or other positions as needed.
• Ability to handle money, make change and utilize office machines in normal day-to-day activities.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment used, including but not limited to, cash register, POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively with guests and all levels of team members; ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism including bar guests and when leading other team members.
• Ability to open and close bar, obtain all supplies necessary for mixing cocktails, and clean and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Ability to distinguish between different denominations of currency and make appropriate change.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately!