Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200 annually

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Career growth and mentoring

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Coralville, IA is hiring a bartender for the Kitchen+Bar. Starting pay is $13 per hour with tips boosting earnings to $20–$30 per hour, with hours 5pm–12am and weekend shifts required. The role emphasizes hospitality and guest service.

Responsibilities include opening/closing the bar, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting guests with drink orders. Prior bartending experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required; HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One or more years of bartender experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to handle money and operate POS/cash handling tools.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the bar following Drury policies.
• Serve guests and maintain a clean, inviting bar area.
• Assist guests with drink orders and bar-specific questions.

Skills

Bartender experience

Customer service

English language

Cash handling

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS software

Cash register

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

• 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! 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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