Kickback Host

Drury Hotels is a renowned hospitality company known for its commitment to providing exceptional service and creating a welcoming environment for both guests and team members. With an emphasis on work-life balance, career development, and a supportive workplace culture, Drury Hotels offers more than just jobs — it offers a place where employees truly belong and can thrive. The company has a strong reputation, having been ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025, which highlights its dedication to fostering a positive work environment and recognizing employee contributions. Located at 4000 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida, this branch embodies the company's values by delivering memorable guest experiences and supporting the growth of its team members.

The available role centers around managing and overseeing Drury Hotels' complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback, a signature "happy hour" event designed to enhance guest satisfaction through food and service excellence. This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring that guests have an inviting, comfortable, and enjoyable experience during the Kickback. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and organization in both the kitchen and lobby areas, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Additionally, the role involves monitoring supply levels and upholding the Drury culture through a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality.

Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of hotel accommodations, community information, and hotel services to effectively assist guests and respond to inquiries about the hotel, local area, and events. This role demands a warm, friendly demeanor and energetic communication skills to foster rapport with guests and create a relaxing atmosphere. Strong organizational skills are essential for conducting accurate inventory of food items and calculating appropriate order quantities to maintain seamless operations.

Drury Hotels offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward hard work and promote well-being. Employees enjoy incentives such as a quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually, flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance, paid time off, hotel discounts, and free room nights. Career growth is supported through mentorship programs, cross-training, and management training opportunities, with over 200 internal promotions recorded in the past year alone. Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability coverage, and access to the Team Member Assistance Program. Retirement planning is facilitated through a company-matched 401(k) plan. This role is perfect for someone seeking immediate employment in a dynamic and rewarding hospitality environment where they can shine and grow.