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Morning/Evening Food and Beverage

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Incentives
Work-life balance
career growth
Health and well-being
Retirement
Paid Time Off
hotel discounts

Job Description

Drury Hotels is a renowned hotel chain recognized for its commitment to providing outstanding hospitality experiences across the United States. Known for its award-winning service and dedication to employee satisfaction, Drury Hotels offers a workplace where individuals are valued not only for their skills but also for their unique personality and contributions. The company prides itself on creating a culture of growth, inclusivity, and support, making it an excellent choice for professionals seeking a stable and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry. Drury Hotels has been ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for 2025, showcasing its dedication to creating an exceptional work environment for its team members.

Located at 1000 Knipp Street in Columbia, Missouri, this location embodies the Drury tradition of excellence and warm hospitality. The hotel emphasizes work-life balance through flexible scheduling options, paid time off, hotel discounts, and complimentary room nights. Employees at Drury Hotels benefit from comprehensive health and well-being packages including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life, disability insurance, and access to a Team Member Assistance Program. Additionally, the company provides a retirement plan with a company-matched 401(k), reflecting its commitment to supporting employees now and in the future.

The available role focuses on overseeing the hotel’s complimentary 5:30 p.m. Kickback, a unique food and beverage offering designed to enhance guest satisfaction by providing a relaxed evening gathering with refreshments. The position involves ensuring that guests have a memorable experience by managing food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and lobby area, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards. This role is critical in upholding the high standards of integrity, service, and hospitality that Drury Hotels is known for. Team members will interact directly with guests, answering questions and providing helpful information about the hotel, local community, and events to enrich the guest experience.

Being part of Drury Hotels means your contributions are recognized and rewarded. Employees have the chance to earn quarterly bonuses up to $3,200 based on the hotel’s performance, reflecting a culture of shared success. Career advancement is actively supported through mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and a history of over 200 internal promotions in the past year alone. Drury Hotels is committed to fostering a positive and energetic work environment where team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves and unique talents to work every day. Immediate hiring means enthusiastic candidates can quickly join a team devoted to excellence and guest satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to speak and receive direction (written and verbal direction) in English
  • Knowledge of hotel accommodations, the community, and hotel services
  • Ability to conduct accurate inventory of food items and calculate order levels
  • Warm and friendly manner in communicating with guests and creating a happy, comfortable, relaxing atmosphere

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of hotel accommodations, the community, and hotel services
  • Ability to conduct accurate inventory of food items and calculate order levels
  • Warm and friendly manner in communicating with guests and creating a happy, comfortable, relaxing atmosphere
  • Ability to speak and receive direction (written and verbal direction) in English

Job Duties

  • Oversee the 5:30 p.m. Kickback for guests through food preparation and with clean-up
  • See to it that the kitchen and lobby area are clean and well organized
  • Ensure that food safety standards are met and that supplies are fully stocked at appropriate levels
  • Present and maintain a high standard of integrity, service, and hospitality to promote the Drury culture to customers and co-workers
  • Answer guest’s questions using your knowledge of the hotel, area, and events
  • Ensure an exceptional guest experience by providing courteous, friendly, guest service with a +1 Service attitude

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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