Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Mentorship and development

Company-matched 401(k)

Top workplace recognition

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel is seeking a bartender to open and close the Kitchen+Bar, ensuring cleanliness, proper prep, and guest service excellence. You will also support prep cook and cocktail service while upholding Drury standards.

This role requires 21+, bartending experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hotel environment. English communication and cash handling are essential, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred.
• Bartending experience required (21+).
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and handle money accurately.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following policy; maintain clean, organized prep and bar areas.
• Serve guests and assist across kitchen and bar as needed; uphold Drury hospitality standards.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Cash handling

Bartending

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Kitchen equipment

Dishwashers

Job description

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 165 Cityline Drive, Richardson, Texas 75082

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.