Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels; Greenville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling & hotel discounts

Paid time off & free room nights

Mentorship & leadership development

Comprehensive health benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Newsweek top workplace 2025

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites Greenville is hiring for Kitchen+Bar roles to open/close the on-site bar and assist guests with outstanding hospitality. The position combines bartending, prep cooking, and cocktail service in a fast-paced hotel setting.

The role requires 21+ years old, 1 year bartending, and strong English communication. Training paths exist with opportunities for advancement within this Award-winning company.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year bartending experience required; two+ years of bartender and supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of two years of college preferred.
• Ability to 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 and utilize POS and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, well-organized manner while serving and assisting guests.
• Present a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and fellow team members.
• Have general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

English communication

Cash handling

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Inn & Suites - #10 Carolina Point Parkway , Greenville, South Carolina 29607

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 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!