Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance: flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

401(k) retirement plan

Promotions and bonuses

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced bartender to join our on-site Kitchen+Bar team. You will open and close the bar, mix cocktails, and deliver friendly service to guests in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 21+, 1 year bartending, a high school diploma, and strong English communication. You’ll handle payments, operate POS, and contribute to a welcoming hospitality culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year bartending experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred.
• Ability to obtain certifications per Company requirements.
• Ability to speak and write English clearly.
• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Will perform bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server duties as needed.
• Ability to handle money and make change; operate POS/cash register.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the bar following Company policies.
• Maintain the bar and prep area in a clean, organized manner.
• Serve guests and promote Drury culture with professionalism.
• Know hotel, area, and events to answer questions.

Skills

Bartending

Cash handling

Customer service

English communication

Multi-tasking

POS software

Education

High school diploma

Two years college preferred

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

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.

• 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
• Retirement -Company-matched 401(k)
• Award-winning-Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025
• Incentives -Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year (we succeed together!) based on hotel results

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.