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Drury Hotels

Runs value-focused hotels for travelers

Kitchen+Bar Lead Bartender

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Greenville, SC, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • One experience bartending is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is 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 perform bartender, prep cook, and cocktail server duties or other positions as needed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain all appropriate certifications per company requirements.
  • Ability to handle money, make change, and use office machines in normal day-to-day activities.
  • Ability to operate equipment including cash registers, point-of-sale software, dishwashers, and kitchen equipment.
  • Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people while maintaining professionalism with bar guests and when leading other team members.
  • Ability to open and close the bar, obtain supplies needed for mixing cocktails, and clean and maintain assigned areas.
  • Ability 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 the food preparation and hotel bar areas in a clean, well-organized manner while serving and assisting guests.
  • Maintain a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality with customers and fellow team members.
  • Use general knowledge of the hotel, surrounding area, and events to answer questions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or more years of bartender and supervisory experience preferred.
  • Completion of two years of college preferred.

About the company

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, MO

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • Hotel expansion brings planned roles: Drury opened Nashville Southeast Century Farms in September 2026 and projected 50 positions.
  • Guest satisfaction earns recognition: Drury won its 20th J.D. Power award in July 2026, ranking first among upscale hotels.
  • Hotel leaders have a training path: Drury's Kelso University graduated nine named employees in August 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Work-life feedback is mixed: Indeed listed 805 Drury reviews and a 3.5/5 work-life score in October 2026.
  • Drury's private ownership limits financial visibility: candidates have fewer public results to examine than at listed hotel operators.
  • Local supervision warrants checking: one September 2026 Breakfast Attendant review reports poor management, among 805 Drury reviews on Indeed.

What makes Drury Hotels unique

  • Meals are bundled: Drury's flagship inns include breakfast and evening Kickback food.
  • Ownership stays with the operator: Drury builds, owns and operates its hotels.
  • Groups get flexibility: Drury's Meetings with More sets no food-and-beverage minimums and credits part of cancellation fees toward rebooking.

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