Job Title
Student: Shift Manager
Requisition Number
SE04446
Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location
Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus
Salary Range
$15
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Preferred Education/Experience
Beneficial but not required:
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience
- Experience working in hospitality, entertainment, restaurants, retail, or another customer-focused environment
- Experience managing or leading a team of employees
- Experience with cash handling and opening/closing procedures
- Experience handling customer complaints or resolving difficult situations
- Knowledge or experience with food, beverage, or bar operations
- Experience working with parties, events, or large groups
Hours per Week
20+ (Part-Time) to 35+ (Full-Time)
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
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.
The Shift Manager plays a key role in the daily operation of our entertainment center. This person is responsible for helping lead the team, ensuring guests have a great experience, and making sure the facility runs smoothly throughout each shift. Looking for part time or full time.
Responsibilities may include:
- Leading, supporting, and directing employees during each shift
- Helping create a positive, productive, and team-oriented work environment
- Providing excellent customer service and handling guest questions or concerns
- Overseeing the flow of daily operations and adjusting priorities as needed
- Assisting with birthday parties, group events, and other guest experiences
- Supporting operations at the front counter, attractions, bar, kitchen, or other areas as needed
- Training and coaching employees and helping them understand expectations
- Ensuring employees are completing their responsibilities and following company policies and procedures
- Helping maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the facility
- Handling opening and closing responsibilities
- Managing cash, payments, and other shift-related administrative responsibilities
- Addressing problems as they arise and using good judgment to find solutions
- Communicating important information, concerns, and updates to the management team
- Stepping in wherever needed to support the team and ensure a great guest experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Must be at least 18yrs years old
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively with a team
- Dependable, responsible, and able to take ownership of assigned responsibilities
- Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Comfortable handling customer concerns and resolving issues professionally
- Ability to give direction, hold employees accountable, and lead by example
- Ability to be on your feet and actively involved throughout the shift
- Ability to work in multiple areas of the business and step in where needed
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
Deadline to Apply
09/17/2026
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
09/01/2026