Top 40 Dining room manager Jobs in Lexington Ky

Dining Room and Special Events Manager
Keeneland Association Inc —Lexington, KY
- $60,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
Dining Room Manager
The Lafayette —Lexington, KY
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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General Manager
First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Assistant General Manager
First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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General Manager
Holland Rosen Group dba First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Leadership
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Assistant General Manager
Holland Rosen Group dba First Watch —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Server
Ford's Garage Lexington —Lexington, KY
- Computer literacy
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Server
IHOP —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- No education required
- Basic math
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Server Assistant
Ford's Garage Lexington —Lexington, KY
- Computer literacy
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Shift Manager
Five Guys —Lexington, KY
- $20 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- No education required
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Restaurant Server
DoubleTree Suites By Hilton Lexington —Lexington, KY
- $10 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Server
Tin Lizzie Indianapolis One, LLC —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Assistant General Manager
IHOP —Lexington, KY
- Up to $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Shift Leader
Five Guys —Lexington, KY
- $15 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Customer service
- Cash register
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Restaurant Manager
IHOP —Lexington, KY
- Up to $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Shift Leader
Wingstop —Lexington, KY
- Overtime
- No education required
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
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Dining Room Server
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill —Harrodsburg, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Restaurant Assistant Manager
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill —Harrodsburg, KY
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- On-the-job training
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Assistant Manager
Zaxby's —Nicholasville, KY
- Weekends as needed
- No education required
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Dining Room and Special Events Manager

Keeneland Association Inc
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 a year

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team leadership
English
Improving operational efficiency
High school diploma or GED
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Productivity software
Customer satisfaction improvement
Managing food service teams
POS systems
Task assignment

Full Job Description

The Dining Event Manager plays a vital role in the execution of Keeneland’s dining room service and special event operations across Race Meets, Sales, and year-round hospitality functions. This role supports both front-of-house dining and special events, ensuring seamless guest experience, strong team coordination, and operational consistency.

Working closely with the Director of Dining, the manager will lead and support daily service, supervise seasonal teams, assist in planning and staffing logistics, and ensure each event or service operates at Keeneland’s high standard. The position requires exceptional time management, leadership, and interpersonal skills in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. A flexible schedule; including nights, weekends, and extended hours during Race Meets and special events is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Dining Room Operations

Support daily service and seasonal operations of Keeneland’s dining rooms under the direction of the Director of Dining.
Lead shifts and actively participate in service to uphold standards and resolve operational challenges.
Maintain a polished, professional presence and represent Keeneland Hospitality with confidence and care.

Special Events Management

Assist and, when assigned, take the lead in planning, preparing, and executing private events, race day activations, and corporate or group functions.
Manage event setups, staffing assignments, guest flow, and floor execution to ensure exceptional service and operational efficiency.
Ensure event environments meet or exceed guest expectations through proactive walk-throughs and real-time problem-solving.

Team Leadership & Coordination

Interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise front-of-house and part-time management teams (seasonal and year-round).
Provide coaching and ongoing performance feedback. Enforce accountability, professionalism, and clear communication.
Collaborate with the Dining and Event teams to ensure appropriate staffing for Race Meets and seasonal events.

Administrative & Strategic Support

Assist in developing SOPs and service guidelines for dining and event operations.
Attend and actively participate in all key meetings, including BEOs, pre-cons, daily standups, and staffing planning.
Coordinate with culinary, beverage, and support teams to ensure event readiness and smooth service delivery.

Guest Relations & Service Recovery

Serve as a primary point of contact for guests during events or dining service.
Proactively address and resolve service concerns with professionalism and urgency.
Maintain strong client and vendor relationships through consistent communication and follow-up.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 years of front-of-house leadership or event management experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or special events.
Previous experience in high-volume venues, luxury events, racetracks, or fine dining preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills must lead with professionalism, clarity, and confidence.
Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining oversight and accountability.
Must demonstrate sound judgment, composure under pressure, and high emotional intelligence.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to pivot and prioritize in a dynamic event environment.
Proven ability to build systems and processes to support operational consistency and guest satisfaction.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, catering/event software, and POS systems (Micros preferred).
High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in hospitality or a related field is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS

Ability to manage full-time and seasonal teams of 50+ employees during peak operations.
Willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and event days as needed.
Must be on feet for extended periods, walk long distances, and move through large crowds in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
Must be fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license is required upon hire and will be provided by Keeneland Hospitality.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

I agree that my position consists of the above duties and responsibilities and that I am responsible for the completion of these. I also understand this job description is generally straightforward; however, I may be asked by my supervisor to perform additional duties not listed.

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