Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Drury Hotels • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Bartender opens and closes the hotel Kitchen+Bar in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role maintains food preparation and hotel bar areas in a clean, well-organized condition while serving and assisting guests. The team member is expected to demonstrate integrity, service, and hospitality with guests and fellow team members, promote Drury’s culture, and maintain general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events to answer questions. Duties may also include prep cook, cocktail server, or other positions as needed.

The position is at Drury Inn & Suites, 5175 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512. The stated schedule is 4:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m., 16–24 hours per week. Compensation is $14 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least one bartending experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications required by the company.
• Ability to follow 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.
• Ability to handle money, make change, and use office machines in day-to-day activities.
• Ability to operate equipment including cash registers, POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with guests and team members.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and people diplomatically while maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to distinguish between currency denominations and make appropriate change.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of bartender experience.
• Completion of two years of college.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Keep food preparation and bar areas clean and well organized.
• Serve and assist guests while providing hospitality and professional customer service.
• Maintain general knowledge of the hotel, local area, and events to answer questions.
• Mix and serve a variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Obtain supplies needed to mix cocktails and clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Perform bartender, prep cook, cocktail server, or other duties as needed.
• Handle money, make change, and use cash registers, POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, and other relevant machines.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually, separate from base salary.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off and earned time off.
• Hotel discounts and free room nights.
• Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, and management training.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage.
• Team Member Assistance Program.
• Company-matched 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED