Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is hiring for a kitchen role in Nashville, where you will prepare food and assist guests. The position values integrity and service, offering flexible scheduling, career growth opportunities, and competitive compensation including bonuses. Join a culture that prioritizes both guest and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses up to $3,200/year

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Hotel discounts and free room nights

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Mentorship and development plans

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Ability to take directions in English and communicate clearly.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food products according to recipes and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist guests and deliver food while promoting hospitality.
• Support bartender duties without serving alcoholic beverages.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Tools

POS software

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Property Location:

300 Korean Veterans Blvd. - Nashville, Tennessee 37201

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 bonuses up to $3,200/year (we succeed together!) based on hotel results
• 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 Forbes' Best Midsize Employers (2024)

Job 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 directions 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 duties 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!