Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Career growth opportunities

Company-matched 401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A hospitality company is hiring for a bar service role in Milwaukee to open and close the hotel bar, maintain cleanliness, and assist guests while delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in mixing drinks, communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers flexible scheduling, career growth opportunities, and various employee benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to mix a wide variety of drinks.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel bar for guests.
• Maintain food prep and hotel bar area in a clean manner.
• Assist guests while presenting a high standard of service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Mixing drinks

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Effective communication

Job description

Property Location: 700 N. Water Street - Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

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 bonuses up to $3200/year (we succeed together!) based on hotel results
• 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

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under general supervision, opens and closes the hotel bar for guests following Company policies and procedures. Maintains the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, well-organized manner while serving and assisting guests. Presents a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and co-workers. Has general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Requires ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly. Requires ability to mix a wide variety of drinks. Requires ability to operate machines and equipment used, including but not limited to, include cash register, dishwashers, speed batch ovens and microwave, etc. Requires excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of team members; ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism. Requires ability to open and close bar, obtain all supplies necessary for mixing cocktails, and clean and maintain areas for which responsible. Requires ability to effectively and efficiently move around bar area. Requires ability to distinguish between different denominations of currency and make change. Requires ability to work with and prepare food; work independently or in teams; work in a fast paced environment; be flexible working varying shifts and time schedules as needed; work weekends and holidays. Requires ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications per Company requirements.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately!