Dining Room Server Assistant/Runner

  • Keeneland Association
  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Full Time

Position Summary:

As a Dining Room Server Assistant at Keeneland Hospitality, you play a key support role in delivering a high-quality dining experience to guests during Keeneland’s live race meets and special events. You work closely with servers and dining room staff to maintain clean, well-stocked, and guest-ready tables while ensuring service flows smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist servers by delivering food and beverages to guest tables quickly and accurately.
  • Clear used dishes, glassware, and utensils, maintain cleanliness and organization of tables throughout service.
  • Refill water glasses and respond to guest needs when appropriate.
  • Keep service stations stocked, organized, and clean throughout your shift.
  • Communicate effectively with front-of-house to help maintain consistent service.
  • Follow all health and safety guidelines, including food handling and sanitation procedures.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and represent Keeneland’s standards of excellence at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions.
  • Be comfortable working on your feet for long periods and lifting up to 30 lbs.
  • Have strong communication skills and work well as part of a team..
  • Be at least 16 years old.

Licensing Requirements:

  • A valid Fayette County Food Handler’s License is required for all food and beverage staff. Must be obtained prior to the first scheduled shift.
  • A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license is required for all track workers. This license will be provided to you on behalf of Keeneland upon hire.
Job ID: 489509110
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025

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