Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels • Glen Allen, VA

5d • $14 - $24 • 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 bar areas in a clean, organized condition while serving and assisting guests. The team member is expected to demonstrate integrity, service, and hospitality when interacting with guests and fellow team members, promote Drury's culture, and use general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events to answer questions. The position may also perform bartender, prep cook, cocktail server, or other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least one 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 normal day-to-day activities.
• Ability to operate equipment such as cash registers, POS software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to deal diplomatically with difficult situations and people while exhibiting professionalism.
• Ability to open and close the bar, obtain cocktail-mixing supplies, and clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Ability to distinguish between denominations of currency and make appropriate change.

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.
• Serve and assist guests while maintaining a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality.
• Maintain assigned food-preparation and hotel bar areas in a clean, well-organized manner.
• Use knowledge of the hotel, 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 for mixing cocktails and clean and maintain assigned areas.
• Handle money, make change, and operate cash registers, POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, and other equipment as needed.
• Deal diplomatically with difficult situations and people while maintaining professionalism, including when leading team members.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually, separate from base salary; role is eligible for a discretionary quarterly “+1 Service” bonus.
• 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, and 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