Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

401(k) company-matched

Career growth opportunities

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel in St. Louis is seeking a bartender/prep cook to open and close the Kitchen+Bar, maintaining prep and bar areas in a clean, organized way while serving guests. This role requires 21+, bartending experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Multitasking and certifications are essential. The position offers competitive pay, incentives, and opportunities for growth within a supportive Drury culture, with hotel discounts and

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• One year of bartending experience required; two+ years supervisory preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college preferred.
• Able to read and communicate in English.
• Able to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks quickly.
• Must obtain and maintain all required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the Kitchen+Bar following policy.
• Maintain food prep and bar area in a clean, organized manner.
• Serve guests and provide hospitality in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Bartending experience

Supervisory experience

English communication

Cash handling

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Plaza Hotel - 2 South 4th Street , St. Louis, Missouri 63102

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!