Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

LE0103 Drury Hotels Company LLC; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Health, dental, vision and life/AD&D

Job summary

Drury Plaza Hotel - Brentwood is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare a variety of food products according to recipe cards, while keeping the prep area clean and organized and delivering hospitality to guests.

You will present a high standard of integrity and service, answering guest questions with knowledge of the hotel and local events, and supporting bar colleagues as needed. The role requires 18+ and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.
• Ability to operate POS software, dishwashers and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of team members; maintain professionalism including bar guests.
• Ability to support bartender, but does not pour alcohol.
• Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Ability to move around bar and kitchen area efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products using kitchen equipment according to recipe cards for guest orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized prep area and assist guests as needed.
• Provide high standard of integrity, service and hospitality to promote the Drury culture.
• Have general knowledge of the hotel, area and events to answer questions.

Skills

Customer communication

Professionalism

Team interaction

English language proficiency

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 8700 Eager Road , Brentwood, Missouri 63144

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

• 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, prepares a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipe cards to fulfill guest orders following Company policies and procedures. Maintains the food prep area in a clean, well-organized manner while delivering food and assisting guests as needed. Presents a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and co-workers. Has general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years old or older.


• Requires ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.


• Requires ability to operate machines and equipment used, including but not limited to, include POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.


• Requires ability to communicate effectively with customers and all levels of team members; ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism including bar guests.


• Requires ability to support bartender, but does not make or pour alcoholic beverages.


• Requires ability to clean and maintain areas for which responsible.


• Requires ability to effectively and efficiently move around bar and kitchen area.

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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