Kitchen+Bar - Lead Bartender

Drury Hotels is a renowned hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional experiences for both guests and employees. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Drury Hotels brand has established itself as a leader in the hotel industry by emphasizing a culture of belonging, growth, and recognition for its team members. Their commitment extends beyond simply offering jobs; they focus on creating careers where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered. Drury Hotels is ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025, which highlights their dedication to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment.

As part of the Drury Hotels team, employees enjoy a host of benefits designed to improve their work-life balance and professional growth. These include flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, hotel discounts, free room nights, comprehensive health and wellness plans including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability, and access to a Team Member Assistance Program. The company also provides retirement planning with a company-matched 401(k) plan and opportunities for career advancement through mentorship, cross-training, and management development programs. With over 200 internal promotions just in the last year, Drury Hotels illustrates a clear path for professional growth within its operations.

The available position is for a Bartender at the 7939 Essen Park Drury Hotel location in Baton Rouge. This role operates under general supervision and is charged with opening and closing the hotel Kitchen+Bar in line with company policies and procedures. The bartender is instrumental in upholding the Drury culture by maintaining high standards of integrity, service, and hospitality. This is essential not only in guest interactions but also in teamwork and collaboration within the hotel.

Responsibilities of the bartender include the upkeep of food preparation and bar areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization at all times. The bartender serves and assists guests with their beverage needs, displaying expert knowledge of mixing and serving a wide variety of drinks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, this role involves performing duties associated with prep cooking and cocktail serving, as needed, exemplifying a versatile and cooperative team member.

An important facet of this role is the ability to answer guest inquiries about the hotel, local area, and events, requiring a general knowledge base and excellent communication skills. Financial responsibilities such as handling money, making change accurately, and operating office machines including POS software and cash registers are also crucial. The bartender must be able to diplomatically handle challenging situations and guests while maintaining professionalism and leadership capabilities, especially during opening and closing shifts.

In summary, this position at Drury Hotels offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and award-winning team where hospitality excellence meets career development and employee satisfaction. Potential candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment, and who enjoy a culture focused on support and growth, will find this role a rewarding part of their professional journey. The company is hiring immediately and welcomes bartenders with prior experience to apply and become part of their vibrant team.