Kitchen+Bar - Prep Cook

Drury Hotels is a leading hospitality company with a strong presence in the United States, known for its commitment to exceptional service and a work environment that values and respects its employees. With a reputation for providing a welcoming atmosphere and high-quality accommodations, Drury Hotels has earned recognition such as being ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025. The company focuses on fostering career growth, offering flexible scheduling, and ensuring excellent benefits for its team members, making it a preferred workplace in the hotel industry. Their properties are well managed, and the culture is centered on integrity, service, and hospitality, making sure every team member feels they belong and can contribute meaningfully to guests' experiences. The location for this position is at 8700 Eager Road in Brentwood, Missouri, a vibrant suburb that is convenient and accessible, making it an attractive place to work and grow professionally.

The role offered is a Food Preparation position within Drury Hotels, designed for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality food products in a clean, organized, and efficient manner. The position involves preparing a variety of food items using specified kitchen equipment and utensils guided by recipe cards to meet guest orders accurately and promptly. This role is vital within the hotel's food and beverage department, providing excellent service that aligns with the company's hospitality standards. Beyond food prep, the role requires maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the food prep area, helping guests as necessary, and supporting the bartender without making or pouring alcoholic beverages. The employee holding this position will present themselves with a high level of integrity, service orientation, and hospitality, representing the Drury culture positively both to customers and coworkers. The role also requires some knowledge of the hotel, local area, and events to assist guests effectively.

Drury Hotels offers competitive compensation and outstanding incentives, including a quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually, separate from the base salary, and comprehensive health and well-being benefits such as medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and life and disability insurance. Employees can enjoy benefits that support work-life balance, like flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts, and free room nights. Career advancement opportunities are robust, with mentorship programs, cross-training, development plans, and management training available to team members, leading to over 200 internal promotions in the past year. Retirement is supported through a company-matched 401(k) plan, demonstrating the company’s commitment to its employees' long-term financial well-being. This role is ideal for those seeking a friendly workplace with supportive management, where they can grow and thrive within the hospitality industry. The job is open for immediate hiring, providing a quick pathway to join a respected and award-winning employer in the hotel sector.