Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Mentorship program

401(k)

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel in Pooler, GA is hiring for a bar/kitchen role. You will open and close the Kitchen+Bar, prep and serve drinks, and assist guests with a friendly, professional demeanor. The job requires a 21+ age, bartending experience, and reliable customer service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean bar and prep areas, handling money, and supporting both bartender and kitchen duties as needed. Join a culture-focused hospitality team with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year bartending experience required.
• Two or more years of bartender experience preferred.
• 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 mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain food prep and hotel bar areas in a clean, organized manner while serving guests.
• Answer questions with knowledge of the hotel, area and events.
• Provide friendly, professional service to promote Drury culture with guests and team members.
• Perform duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server as needed.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Cash handling

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 500 East Highway 80 , Pooler, Georgia 31322

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

• 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.

Hiring Immediately!

At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we provide our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home.

As a family-owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world-class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 6,100+ team members work together—across 150 hotels in 30 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide.

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