Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for opening and closing the hotel Kitchen+Bar in accordance with Company policies and procedures. The Lead Bartender maintains the food prep and bar area in a clean and organized manner while serving and assisting guests. The role requires presenting a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality to promote the Drury culture with both customers and fellow team members. The Lead Bartender should also possess general knowledge of the hotel, local area, and events to effectively answer guest questions.

Requirements

Must be 21 years old or older
One year of bartending experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to take written and verbal direction in English and communicate effectively in English
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures
Maintain the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, well-organized manner
Serve and assist guests
Present a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and fellow team members
Possess general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions
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
Handle money, make change and utilize office machines in normal day-to-day activities
Operate machines and equipment used, including but not limited to, cash register, POS software, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, etc.
Diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism including bar guests and when leading other team members
Open and close bar, obtain all supplies necessary for mixing cocktails, and clean and maintain areas for which responsible
Distinguish between different denominations of currency and make appropriate change

Benefits

Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary)
Flexible scheduling
Paid time off
Hotel discounts
Free room nights
Mentorship
Cross-training
Development plans
Management training
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Team Member Assistance Program
Company-matched 401(k)