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Kitchen Equipment Manager

Keeneland Association

Lexington, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Contract Management, Depth Perception, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Rentals, Facilities Management, Finance, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Pest Control, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sanitation, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
7 days ago
The Equipment Manager position will be responsible for developing and maintaining processes for all food & beverage equipment including, but not limited to, maintenance schedules, replacement plans, and service coordination. This position will work closely with the Keeneland Hospitality management team to ensure all equipment properly functions and adheres to health and safety standards. This position will also provide guidance to the operations team regarding equipment cleanliness, and how to properly use all equipment. The position will act as a liaison between Keeneland Hospitality and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, external contractors, vendors, and service companies. The ideal Equipment Manager candidate must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays throughout the year, especially during Keeneland Sales and Live Racing seasons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but may not be limited to the following:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive equipment maintenance schedules to minimize operational downtime.
  • Monitor equipment condition and usage, performing day-to-day maintenance tasks and diagnosing issues.
  • Manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and external contractors for equipment repairs, ensuring they meet performance metrics and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records of all equipment.
  • Coordinate the logistics of moving, installing, and removing all equipment.
  • Act as a liaison between Keeneland Hospitality and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.
  • Ensure all health codes are adhered to according to state and county laws.
  • Assist operation management teams in maintaining cleanliness standards for equipment and facilities, coordinating cleaning programs and performing regular audits.
  • Prepare reports to track updates on equipment repairs and maintenance for review.
  • Oversee the pest control contract and facilitate the program for all Keeneland Hospitality areas.
  • Oversee equipment rental contracts for all Keeneland Hospitality areas.
  • Works closely with the Director of Finance to ensure operating budgets are met in all areas of responsibility.
  • Create and execute procedures to manage opening and closing cleaning procedures in kitchens for race meets and special events.
  • Manage Keeneland Hospitality box truck including maintenance, and use outside of department, per request.
  • Assess training opportunities from observations, management, and peer feedback and make recommendations for additional areas of growth.
  • Negotiate and manage the warewashing equipment contracts for all kitchens.
  • Organize special projects such as vendor relations, time schedules and equipment purchasing for outlet renovations
  • Advocate sound financial/business decision making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example..
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior experience leading and mentoring staff in procedures including safety, sanitation, and equipment usage standards.
  • Prefer 3-5 years of equipment management in a high-volume food & beverage operation, specifically stadium-like properties.
  • Advanced understanding of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in a high-volume food & beverage operation.
  • Prior experience with health department, vendor, and external contractor communication and coordination.
  • Prior experience in project management, a plus.
  • Prior experience (minimum one year) working with exposure to humidity and extreme temperatures, with exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
  • Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.

EDUCATION

High school diploma required.

Skills/Aptitudes:

- Must be able to troubleshoot challenges as they arise.

- Professional communication skills are required.

- Ability to take and give direction.

- Works efficiently with no supervision.

- Ability to work in a team environment, calmly and effectively under pressure.

- Must have advanced problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.

- Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A Kentucky Horse Racing Authority License is required for all track workers.

Certified Food Service Manager Certificate, or comparable national certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; balance; climb up and down stairs in warehouse and gift shop, climb ladders and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 50+ pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities are also required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Position requires walking for several hours at a time, and moving through large crowds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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