Student: Support Staff

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Busser/Host in Lexington for 3-5 shifts per week, each 2-6 hours. The position is off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. You must be a current UK student to apply for this position.

Duties include greeting guests, answering the telephone, taking reservations, seating guests, clearing and resetting tables, performing necessary cleaning, serving food, and assisting in a positive guest experience overall.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Solid multi-tasking abilities.
• Dedicated work ethic.
• The ability to lift reasonably heavy items such as ice buckets and bus tubs.
• Be able to flourish and contribute to an extremely team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests
• Answering telephone
• Taking reservations
• Seating guests
• Clearing and resetting tables
• Necessary cleaning
• Serving food
• Assisting in a positive guest experience overall.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Work ethic

Lift heavy items

Team-oriented

Job description

10-20
Must be available for 3-5 shifts per week, with some weekend availability being a must. Shifts range anywhere from 2-6 hours. Only dinners during the week, with both brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Busser/Host positions available. Duties include

• Greeting guests
• Answering telephone
• Taking reservations
• Seating guests
• Clearing and resetting tables
• Necessary cleaning
• Serving food
• Assisting in a positive guest experience overall.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Applicants must

• Possess excellent communication skills
• Solid multi-tasking abilities
• Dedicated work ethic
• The ability to lift reasonably heavy items such as ice buckets and bus tubs
• Be able to flourish and contribute to an extremely team-oriented environment.

Candidates must react positively to being managed/coached and have the ability to remain efficient and calm during high pressure situations.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/14/2026

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 10/01/2026

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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