Restaurant Staff for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Dairy Queen
Aetna, a CVS Health Company
Better burgers and moreTime at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,099 profiles for Restaurant Staff in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Oct 14, 2026
Restaurant Staff: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $35,854 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,193 – $47,275 yearly
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Deli/Bakery Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipAssistant General Manger
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsServer/Waiter
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementShift ManagementRestaurant Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant General Manager/current acting GM
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseAEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningBartender/Bar Manager
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining Experience
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What's the average time to fill a restaurant staff role?
The average time to fill a restaurant staff role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do restaurant staff tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a restaurant staff include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for restaurant staff?
Common licenses or certifications for restaurant staff include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to restaurant staff?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to restaurant staff include: assistant manager, restaurant manager and server/waiter.
What level of education is common for a restaurant staff?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a restaurant staff in Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a restaurant staff?
Most restaurant staff have 14 years of professional experience.
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