Kitchen+Bar - Cocktail Server

Drury Hotels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

Management training

401(k) retirement plan

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel is seeking a Kitchen+Bar team member to maintain prep areas and assist guests with friendly, professional service. You will support bartenders, help with food and drink service, and uphold Drury’s high standards of cleanliness and hospitality.

This full-time, on-site role in Nashville offers flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts, mentoring, promotional opportunities, and a quarterly bonus program. Join a winning team that values integrity and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Requires 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 speak English clearly.
• Ability to serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs duties of prep cook 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 cash register POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.
• 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 including bar guests and when leading other team members.
• Ability to support bartender with serving of alcohol beverages and food, but does not prepare, make, or pour alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to clean and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around bar area.
• Ability to distinguish between different denominations of currency and make change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the food prep and Kitchen+Bar area in a clean, organized manner.
• Assist guests with service and hospitality following Drury policies.
• Support bartender with serving of alcohol beverages and food as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Two years college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Plaza Hotel - 3001 Century Farms Cir , Antioch, Tennessee 37013

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: Under general supervision, this position works in the Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining the food prep and Kitchen+Bar area in a clean, well-organized manner while serving and assisting guests. It is important that this team member 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Requires 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 speak English clearly.
• Ability to serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs duties of prep cook 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, include cash register POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.
• 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 including bar guests and when leading other team members.
• Ability to support bartender with serving of alcohol beverages and food, but does not prepare, make, or pour alcoholic beverages.
• Ability to clean and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently move around bar area.
• Ability to distinguish between different denominations of currency and make change.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately!