Lead Bartender: Growth, Flexible Scheduling & Perks

Drury Hotels; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Drury Hotels is hiring for a bartender/food-service role at Drury Inn & Suites - Grove City. Under general supervision, you will open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar, maintain a clean, organized prep and service area, and serve guests with warmth and professionalism.

You’ll work with a team to deliver high guest satisfaction, handle payments, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. The position supports other roles as needed and reflects Drury’s values of integrity, service, and hospitality.

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.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the food prep and bar area in a clean, well-organized manner while serving guests.
• Support other roles as needed to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Bartending experience

Supervisory experience

English communication

Cash handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college preferred

Tools

POS software

Cash register

Dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Drury Hotels is hiring for a bartender/food-service role at Drury Inn & Suites - Grove City. Under general supervision, you will open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar, maintain a clean, organized prep and service area, and serve guests with warmth and professionalism.

You’ll work with a team to deliver high guest satisfaction, handle payments, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. The position supports other roles as needed and reflects Drury’s values of integrity, service, and hospitality.