Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Mentorship

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

Drury Hotels Company, LLC in Montgomery, AL is hiring for a Bartender/Shift Lead to open and close the Kitchen+Bar, keep a clean, organized area, and provide hospitality to guests.

You must be 21+, have bartending experience, and preferably 2+ years in bartending with supervisory responsibilities. Excellent English communication, money handling, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required. Competitive benefits abound with Drury's team culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• One year of 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications per Company requirements.
• Ability to handle money and make change with cash transactions.
• Operate cash register and POS software; kitchen equipment as needed.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations professionally, including bar guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Open and close bar and maintain supplies.
• Prep cook and cocktail server duties as needed.
• Serve guests and promote Drury hospitality standards.
• Keep bar and kitchen area clean and organized.
• Assist with inventory and stock as required.

Skills

Bartending

Supervisory exp

Cash handling

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Two years college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Property Location: Drury Inn & Suites - 1124 Eastern Blvd. , Montgomery, Alabama 36117-1942

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

Benefits and Perks

• Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary)
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
• Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
• 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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