Student: Barback

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a student to join an off-campus hospitality team in Lexington. You will organize and stock bars, help with beverage service, and maintain cleanliness of bar areas. A current UK student status is required to apply and the role is not affiliated with the University of Kentucky itself.

Qualified applicants will have basic math skills, strong customer service, and willingness to work weekends and holidays. 6 months of similar experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UK student to apply.
• Off-campus position and not affiliated with UK.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar capacity preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Organize and stock bars with major supplies and beverage products.
• Maintain deep cleaning of beverage areas and equipment.
• Assist bartender in serving beverages to guests when needed.
• Retrieve orders from storeroom and verify accuracy with staff.
• Ensure adequate supplies and maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Team-oriented

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• High school or G.E.D preferred.
• 6 months experience in a similar capacity preferred.

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Red Mile team members are driven by their desire to create outstanding experiences for both our patrons and fellow employees. We pride ourselves on being a part of an organization whose focus is to bring world-class entertainment to those living in and visiting the “Horse Racing Capital of the World.” If you aspire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore our exciting and dynamic career opportunities.

Summary: Responsibility to organize and stock the bars with major supplies and beverage products. Maintains deep cleaning of all beverage areas and equipment. May assist bartender in service of beverages to guests.

Essential Duties

• Retrieve orders from storeroom.
• Check stock received against written requisition with storeroom personnel to insure the order is accurate.
• Upon delivery to the bar, recheck items with the bartender for completeness.
• Check with and assist Bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies i.e. straws, stir sticks, napkins, cups, etc. for workstation.
• Additional duties include rotation beer and fill reach in refrigerators, washing and stocking glassware, maintain stock of fruit fill and replace as needed.
• Fill ice bins, empty garbage, replace trash liners, replace dirty bar mats, sweep and mop floors, and other cleaning duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to perform basic math skills: addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
• Candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy and create a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
• Able and willing to work cooperatively with other team members.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as well as flexible shifts and hours due to business needs.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must be 20 or older.

Physical Requirements

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 11/05/2026

Posting Specific Questions

• * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
  • Yes
  • No