Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels; Pooler (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year

Flexible scheduling

Health and well-being benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid time off and hotel discounts

Job summary

A reputable hotel chain in Georgia is seeking a Bartender to manage the Kitchen+Bar, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and high hospitality standards. Candidates must be 21+ with bartending experience and strong customer service skills. Key responsibilities include opening and closing the bar, mixing drinks, and engaging with guests. This role offers incentives, flexible scheduling, and career growth opportunities. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued, and be a part of a recognized workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartending experience required; two or more preferred.
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the food prep and bar area.
• Serve and assist guests with high standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Bartending experience

Ability to mix and serve drinks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of two years of college preferred

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location: 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

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

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!