Food and Hospitality Jobs in Kentucky

970 positions from 12 employers

970active jobs
12employers hiring
$32.9Knational median wage
+3.4%2022–2032 outlook

970 active Food and Hospitality jobs in Kentucky from 12 US employers. Largest hirers include Hardee's, Subway, Chuy's - Paducah. The national median wage for this occupation is $32.9K. BLS projects +3% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Food preparation and serving roles include cooks, chefs, servers, baristas, and kitchen staff. Pay is below the national median but the largest sub-occupations have faster-than-average growth. AI exposure is generally low: food prep is hands-on, and the customer-facing work resists current automation.

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Top Food and Hospitality employers in Kentucky

Hardee's 918 jobs Subway 26 jobs Chuy's - Paducah 8 jobs Taco Bell - Leitchfield, KY 3 jobs Taco Bell - Franklin KY 3 jobs Aramark 3 jobs DeliverThat 2 jobs Taco Bell - Hardinsburg, KY 2 jobs

Other job categories in Kentucky

Healthcare 3.8K jobs Transportation and Logistics 3.3K jobs Computer and IT 2.1K jobs Sales and Retail 578 jobs Office and Admin 361 jobs Manufacturing 193 jobs Healthcare Support 53 jobs Business and Finance 52 jobs Maintenance and Repair 46 jobs

Specialisations within Food and Hospitality

Waiters and Waitresses Cooks, Restaurant Chefs and Head Cooks First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Fast Food and Counter Workers

Frequently asked questions

How many Food and Hospitality jobs are available in Kentucky?
There are currently 970 active Food and Hospitality jobs in Kentucky from 12 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Food and Hospitality jobs in Kentucky?
The U.S. national median wage for Food and Hospitality occupations is $32,871 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Kentucky varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Food and Hospitality workers in Kentucky?
Top employers currently advertising Food and Hospitality roles in Kentucky include Hardee's, Subway, and Chuy's - Paducah. The full list of 12 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Food and Hospitality field growing in Kentucky?
Nationally, Food and Hospitality occupations are projected to change by 3.4% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — projected to grow modestly. Local demand in Kentucky is reflected by the 970 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Food and Hospitality roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Food and Hospitality roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.