Kitchen+Bar Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Mentorship & training

Internal promotions

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Denver, CO is hiring for a bartender/food service role. The position opens and closes the Kitchen+Bar, ensuring guest service and a clean, well-organized area.

Requirements include at least 21 years old, bartending experience, and ability to communicate in English. The role offers a $14.00–$24.00 hourly pay range, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement within the company. We offer quarterly bonuses up to $3,200/year, PTO, health benefits, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartending experience required; two or more years preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred.
• Ability to speak and understand English clearly.
• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to perform duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server as needed.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies.
• Maintain food prep and bar areas in a clean, organized manner.
• Serve guests and provide hospitality while ensuring high standards.
• Assist with other positions as needed and support team members.

Skills

Bartending experience

English communication

Cash handling

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college preferred

Job description

Property Location:

4550 North Central Park Blvd. - Denver, Colorado 80238

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)

Drury Hotels strives to offer a competitive compensation at the market median, as well as a comprehensive benefits offering which includes paid time off, and optional medical, dental, vision, short term disability, and life insurance plans. This role is eligible for a discretionary quarterly “+1 Service” bonus.

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!

The pay range is

$14.00 - $24.00

The starting wage may be above the minimum rate, based on relevant experience, skills, and education.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.