Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels Company, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Mentorship & cross-training

Management training and promotions

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville is seeking a bartender to open and close the Kitchen+Bar, maintain prep and bar areas, and serve guests with integrity and hospitality. You will contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and provide guests with a high level of service in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires 21+ with bartending experience; supervisory experience is preferred. The position offers career growth, mentorship, and hotel perks including discounts and incentives.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartending experience required.
• Two or more years of bartender and supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks quickly.
• Perform duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server as needed.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications.
• Ability to handle money and operate cash registers and POS.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies.
• Maintain the food prep and bar areas in a clean, organized manner.
• Serve guests and promote Drury hospitality and service.
• Answer questions about the hotel, area, and events.

Skills

Bartending experience

English communication

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Cash handling

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Two years college

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Property Location: Drury Inn & Suites - 209 Advantage Place , Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• 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!

At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine. At Drury Hotels, we offer our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home. As a family‑owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world‑class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way.

Our 6,100+ team members work together—across 150 hotels in 30 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide.

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