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Drury Hotels

Runs value-focused hotels for travelers

Kitchen+Bar - Bartender

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/22/2026
$20 - $30/hr
Mid
Coralville, IA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • One year of 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 be able to communicate effectively with guests and team members and handle difficult situations professionally, including with bar guests and when leading other team members.
  • Must be able to distinguish 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, area, and events to answer questions.
  • Open and close the bar, obtain supplies needed for mixing cocktails, and clean and maintain assigned areas.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or more years of bartender experience.
  • Completion of two years of college.

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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