Drury Hotels

Runs value-focused hotels for travelers

Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Dining, Bar & Counter ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePigeon Forge, TN, USA$13 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
One bartending experience is required; two or more years of bartender experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; completion of two years of college is preferred.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications required by the company.
Must be able to take written and verbal direction in English and communicate effectively in English.
Must be able to mix and serve a wide variety of drinks in a fast-paced environment and perform bartender, prep cook, cocktail server, or other duties as needed.
Must be able to handle money, make change, and use office machines in normal day-to-day activities.
Must be able to operate equipment including cash registers, point-of-sale software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
Must provide customer service and communicate effectively with guests and team members, handle difficult situations diplomatically, and maintain professionalism with bar guests and when leading other team members.
Must be able to open and close the bar, obtain supplies needed for mixing cocktails, and clean and maintain assigned areas.
Must be able to distinguish between currency denominations and make appropriate change.

Responsibilities

Open and close the hotel Kitchen+Bar in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain food preparation and hotel bar areas in a clean, well-organized manner while serving and assisting guests.
Promote the company's service culture by demonstrating integrity, service, and hospitality with customers and team members.
Maintain general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events to answer questions.

Desired Qualifications

Two or more years of bartender experience.
Completion of two years of college.

Property Location:

Drury Plaza Hotel - 140 Jake Thomas Road , Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863

You belong at Drury Hotels.

Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

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: Starting at $13/hr + tips. This position is for an evening bartender. 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.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately!

About the Company

Drury Hotels

Runs value-focused hotels for travelers

Drury Hotels runs U.S. hotels for business and leisure travelers through its Drury Inn, Drury Plaza and Pear Tree Inn brands. Its portfolio ranges from price-conscious lodging to upscale hotels with enhanced meeting space for business groups and leisure guests. Drury Plaza properties include deluxe rooms and two-room suites with on-site dining, while Pear Tree Inn targets travelers seeking lower room prices. Travelers reserve stays through the company website and smartphone app, and group bookings combine rooms with meeting space and catering options. Drury Hotels Company, LLC began with a hotel in Sikeston, Missouri in 1973 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Founded: 1973

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