Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

druryhotels; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Management training

Health benefits

401(k)

Award-winning workplace

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring for a kitchen/food prep role at our Northlake Mall area in Charlotte. You will prepare items per recipe, keep the prep area clean, and help guests with service needs. The job requires 18+ and clear English communication. You will operate POS and kitchen equipment to support bartenders and servers as needed.

Join a team focused on hospitality and a strong culture, with opportunities for growth and a welcoming, fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Requires ability to take written and verbal direction in English and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products using kitchen equipment and utensils according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized prep area and assist guests as needed.
• Deliver food and provide friendly hospitality in line with Drury Hotels standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

POS software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

Drury Inn & Suites - 6920 Northlake Mall Drive , Charlotte, North Carolina 28216

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, 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!