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Kitchen Expeditor

Derby City Gaming & Hotel
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026
Title: Kitchen Expeditor

Requisition ID#: 3238

Location:

Louisville, KY, US, 40213

Property: Derby City Gaming & Hotel

Pay Range

Derby City Gaming & Hotel boasts nearly 1,300 of the latest games, a grab-n-go restaurant, Oliver’s Chophouse & Bourbon Bar, a Kentucky Derby-themed hotel, and live music! The newly expanded Derby City Gaming & Hotel was voted one of the “Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville” by Louisville Business First

Job Summary

The Expeditor is responsible for the efficient flow of orders from the kitchen to the servers and/or guests.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority
  • Assist in organizing order tickets and proper placement of food on food trays
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure established recipes are adhered to and standards are being met on a consistent basis
  • Inspect dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation, and temperature before sending them out to guests
  • Assist in delivering orders/running food to maintain prompt service to guests
  • Will maintain the highest level of service standards at all times and provide the best-in-class dining experience possible
  • Addresses food/beverage or service related guest issues and utilize creativity and resources available to maintain optimum satisfaction
  • Inspect the premises according to quality and sanitation standards and assist in overall cleanliness
  • Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff
  • Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing
  • Must be knowledgeable of all health department standards and use good hygiene practices
  • Support bussers/servers in their tasks as assigned

Required Skills And Abilities

  • Works on 100% of the time with a “hands-on” mentality for guest service
  • Maintain interpersonal working relationships among all Team Members and the public
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be detail oriented, have a professional attitude. Outstanding coordination and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
  • Self-motivated with attention to detail
  • Knowledge of menu items and service. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights

Education And Experience

  • Two years high volume at a Multi-unit operation
  • High school diploma required.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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