Premium Hospitality Workers

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking Premium Hospitality Workers to support premium areas at UK athletic facilities during home game days for the 2026-2027 season. You will help provide an exceptional guest experience, welcome guests, administer wristbands, and assist with elevator operations and suite patrons.

Availability to work all 7 home football games is REQUIRED, with potential additional game-day opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• GED degree or higher required.
• Ability to operate in a high-paced game-day environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and administer wristbands.
• Oversee elevator operations and assist suite patrons.
• Uphold the exclusivity of premium areas.
• Ensure safety and adherence to game-day policies.

Skills

Customer service

Guest services

Teamwork

Policies knowledge

Education

GED or higher

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Premium Hospitality Workers

Requisition Number: DU13128

Department Name: 12E00:UKAA - External Operations

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $15.00 hour

Type of Position: Temporary

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education: GED Degree or higher.

Required Related Experience: Prior customer service experience

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 20 lbs.

Shift: Must be available on weekends, some additional week days and evenings required

Job Summary: Team members will contribute to the seamless operation of premium areas at UK athletic facilities on home game days throughout the 2026-2027 season. Working all 7 home football games is REQUIRED , with additional game day opportunities possible throughout the year. Responsibilities encompass a range of tasks such as welcoming guests, administering wristbands, overseeing elevator operations, attending to suite patrons, and upholding the exclusivity of premium areas.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Ability to work in a high-paced environment, provide excellent customer service (i.e. exhibiting professional and courteous manner at all times), work well on a team and possess a working knowledge of game day policies and procedures.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply: 12/31/2026

Our University Community

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