Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels • Grove City, OH

2d • Onsite

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 consistent with Drury’s culture and have general knowledge of the hotel, local area, and events to answer questions.

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 handle money, make change, and use office machines in day-to-day activities.
• Ability to operate relevant machines and equipment, including cash registers, POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to distinguish between denominations of currency and make appropriate change.
• Ability to deal diplomatically with difficult situations and people while maintaining professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of bartending 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 bar areas in a clean, well-organized manner.
• Serve and assist guests, including mixing and serving a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform bartender, prep cook, cocktail server, or other duties as needed.
• Obtain supplies needed for mixing cocktails and clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Handle money, make appropriate change, and use office machines and relevant equipment.
• Diplomatically handle difficult situations and people while maintaining professionalism, including when leading team members.
• Answer guest questions using general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events.
• Obtain and maintain certifications required by the Company.

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.
• 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