Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Mentorship and promotions

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Newsweek recognition

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring immediately for a team member who will support kitchen and bar operations on site in Montgomery, AL. Under supervision, you will prepare food per recipes, assist guests, and maintain a clean prep area while upholding hospitality standards.

In addition to base pay, employees enjoy a quarterly bonus opportunity and benefits; the company promotes growth through mentorship and internal promotions, with generous hotel discounts and 401(k) options.

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: 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.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, prepares a variety of food products according to recipe cards to fulfill guest orders.
• Maintains the food prep area in a clean, well-organized manner.
• Delivers food and assists guests while upholding Drury hospitality standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Dishwashers

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

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: 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!