Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

druryhotels; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Flexible scheduling

Quarterly bonus

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Career growth and mentorship

Health benefits

401(k)

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites Coralville is hiring for a bar/kitchen team member, with shift hours from 5pm to 12am and weekend requirements. The role offers starting pay at $13 per hour with tips boosting earnings to $20–$30 per hour, plus incentives and benefits.

The position emphasizes hospitality, integrity, and cross-training while supporting guests and colleagues in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year experience bartending required; two or more years 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.
• Ability to handle money, make change and utilize office machines in normal day-to-day activities.
• Ability to operate machines and equipment used, including cash register, POS software, dishwashers, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate with guests and team members with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, well-organized manner while serving guests.
• Promote the Drury culture with customers and fellow team members; respond to questions about the hotel and events.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Two years college preferred

Job description

Pay starting at $13 an hour, with tips that can boost earnings to $20 - $30 an hour! Hours of operation are from 5pm-12am. Weekends are required.

Property Location:

Drury Inn & Suites - 815 1st Avenue , Coralville, Iowa 52241

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!