Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives - quarterly bonus up to $3,

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Career growth and development

Health and well-being benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel in Mount Vernon, IL seeks a hospitality professional to open and close the Kitchen+Bar, following policy and procedures. You will maintain a clean, well‑organized prep and bar area while serving guests and ensuring high standards of integrity and service.

Key requirements include friendly, professional communication, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and willingness to perform bartender, prep cook, and server duties as needed. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartending experience required; two+ years preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the Kitchen+Bar following Company policies.
• Maintain the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, organized manner.
• Serve guests and assist as needed, upholding Drury hospitality standards.
• Perform bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server duties as required.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 145 North 44th Street, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864

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

Drury Hotels strives to offer a competitive compensation at the market median, as well as a comprehensive benefits offering which includes paid time off. This role is eligible for a discretionary quarterly “+1 Service” bonus.

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!

The pay range is:

$12.00 - $22.00

The starting wage may be above the minimum rate, based on relevant experience, skills, and education.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.