Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

druryhotels; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Drury Hotels in North Charleston, SC, offers a hybrid role for a Prep Cook and Bartender. The position requires at least 21, bartending experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and English communication skills. You will mix drinks, prepare food, and serve guests while upholding Drury's hospitality standards.

The role emphasizes integrity, guest service, and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel environment. Training and opportunities for growth are highlighted within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartending experience required; two+ years preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications per Company requirements.
• Able to take written and verbal directions in English and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment; may perform duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server as needed.
• Able to handle money, make change, and operate office machines and POS systems.
• Able to operate machines and equipment including cash register, POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism with guests and team members.
• Able to open/close bar, obtain supplies, and maintain bar and prep areas.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the Kitchen+Bar following Company policies.
• Maintain clean, organized food prep and bar areas while serving guests.
• Provide high standard of integrity, service and hospitality to promote the Drury culture.
• Perform duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server as needed.
• Answer questions about the hotel, area, and events.

Skills

Bartender experience

Customer service

English communication

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

2934 West Montague Ave - North Charleston, South Carolina 29418

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: THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION; Prep Cook and Bartending

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!