Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Property Location: Drury Plaza Hotel - 920 Q Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 You belong at Drury Hotels. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US Incentives – Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary) Work-life-balance – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights Career growth – Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more – over 200 internal promotions this year Health and well-being – Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program Retirement – Company-matched 401(k) Award-winning – Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 Summary: Under general supervision, this position opens and closes the hotel Kitchen+Bar following Company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining the food prep and hotel bar area in a clean, well‑organized manner while serving and assisting guests. It is important that this team member present a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality at all times to promote the Drury culture with customers and fellow team members. Has general knowledge of the hotel, area, and events to answer questions. Required Qualifications: Must be 21 years old or older. One experience bartending required. Two or more years of bartender experience preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of two years of college preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications per Company requirements. 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. Performs duties of bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server or other positions as needed. 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. Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively with guests and all levels of team members; 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. Drury Hotels is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation in order to view or apply to open positions or for any other part of the application or employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr