Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Company-matched 401(k)

Job summary

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville, part of Drury Hotels, is seeking a bartender to join our kitchen+bar team. Under supervision, you will prepare drinks, assist guests, and help maintain a welcoming hospitality standard across shifts.

The role requires at least one year bartending experience, strong English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer quarterly bonuses, flexible scheduling, and hotel discounts as part of our benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of bartending experience required; two or more years preferred.
• Requires a 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server as needed.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications per Company requirements.
• Ability to handle money and operate cash register, POS software, dishwashers and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the bar and kitchen following Company policies.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized prep and bar area while serving guests.
• Assist guests and provide high levels of hospitality and integrity.
• Support bartending, prep cooking, and cocktail serving as needed.

Skills

Bartender experience

Supervisory experience

Customer service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Property Location:

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

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!