Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels • Grove City, OH

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Lead 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 manner while serving and assisting guests. The team member is expected to demonstrate integrity, service, and hospitality, promote the Drury culture with guests and fellow team members, and maintain general knowledge of the hotel, local area, and events to answer questions. Duties may also include bartender, prep cook, cocktail server, or other positions as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• One year of bartending experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications required by the Company.
• Ability to handle money, make change, and use office machines in routine activities.
• Ability to operate equipment including cash registers, POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to distinguish between denominations of currency and make appropriate change.
• Ability to open and close the bar, obtain cocktail-mixing supplies, and clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Ability to deal diplomatically with difficult situations and people while exhibiting consistent professionalism, including when leading team members.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar according to Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain food preparation and hotel bar areas in a clean, well-organized manner.
• Serve and assist guests while providing hospitality and promoting the Drury culture.
• Use general knowledge of the hotel, local area, and events to answer questions.
• Mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform bartender, prep cook, cocktail server, or other duties as needed.
• Obtain supplies needed to mix cocktails and clean and maintain areas for which responsible.
• Handle money, make change, and use office machines and job-related equipment.
• Diplomatically handle difficult situations and people while maintaining professionalism, including when leading other team members.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED