Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Drury Hotels is looking for a Bartender to join their team in Charlotte. This role involves opening and closing the Kitchen+Bar, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests with integrity and hospitality. Applicants should possess bartending experience and excellent communication skills. The company values its team members, offering flexible scheduling, hotel discounts, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartending experience required.
• Ability to mix and serve drinks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Bartending

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college (preferred)

Tools

Cash register

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

8925 Red Oak Blvd. - Charlotte, North Carolina 28217

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 Forbes' Best Midsize Employers (2024)

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 and supervisory experience preferred.

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of two years of college preferred.

• 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.

• Perform duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server or other positions as needed.

• Requires ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications per Company requirements.

• 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.

• 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!