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Server jobs in Kentucky are consistently in demand, with active hiring concentrated in full-service restaurants, hospitality venues, and resort and event spaces across the state. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the largest hiring metros, with well-established employers like Darden Restaurants, Marriott properties, and Churchill Downs Incorporated maintaining steady server rosters. The most sought-after specialties include fine dining service, banquet and event serving, and bar-adjacent table service roles at higher-volume establishments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Build your career with Jabil! We challenge and empower you to make the most of your talents, working with outstanding colleagues from diverse backgrounds who share your drive and passion expanding Jabil's growth!
Location: Florence, KY (On-site role with limited travel)
Our Florence, KY site supports high-growth AI and cloud‑infrastructure customers, spanning server and rack integration, and data‑center liquid‑cooling technologies, where quality, speed, and traceability
are essential.
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance activities for new and existing liquid cooled server and rack assembly operations. In this hands on, impact driven role, you will develop quality controls, lead investigations, validate liquid handling processes, ensure stable, repeatable production aligned with customer and industry expectations.
As part of the core team supporting next generation liquid cooling manufacturing technologies, you will own product and process quality for critical liquid cooling assemblies, collaborate cross functionally to prevent defects, and drive systemic improvements in reliability, manufacturability, and yield. The ideal candidate has direct experience in server or data center infrastructure, thermal systems, or similar high precision, fluid cooling manufacturing environments.
What will you do?
This well experienced Quality Engineer will lead hands on quality execution for liquid cooled server and rack assemblies, driving defect prevention, investigations, and process stability. You will develop and validate quality controls, support NPI readiness, and collaborate cross functionally to improve yield and reduce DPPM to include the below:
Customer Requirements Review:
Review of Customer requirements at the initial NPI phases and ensure we comply with all the requirements that include but may not be limited to BOM review, Specifications (Cosmetic, Technical Etc.), and Incoming Quality Criteria(s).
QMS leadership:
Maintain and improve ISO 9001:2015 processes, work instructions, and records for the cloud product line; Support internal audits and readiness for external/customer audits.
NPI Ramp:
Lead quality readiness for NPI builds, establishing inspection plans, CTQs, PFMEA updates, and MSA/GR&R studies. Verify quality targets through initial ramp, ensuring defect modes are identified early and addressed permanently. Complete build reports and collaborate with cross functional teams to close any gaps identified.
Liquid Cooling:
Define and enforce incoming quality criteria for liquid‑cooling assemblies, including pressure‑test and leak‑test acceptance limits to ensure system integrity and compliance with industry standards and customer quality specifications.
Develop and maintain leak‑prevention quality protocols, including pressure‑testing at incoming and leak test procedures, and sensor‑based leak monitoring.
Execute and verify leak‑prevention protocols, coolant‑handling processes, and pressure‑test methods to ensure compliant production and stable cooling‑loop performance.
Audit and verify cooling and fluid‑handling processes to ensure they meet quality, efficiency, safety, and sustainability targets while preventing contamination and reducing variation.
Support the quality lifecycle of process and test equipment, including qualification, commissioning, calibration, performance verification, troubleshooting issues, and upgrade validation.
In-Line Quality & Yield:
Establish SPC on critical processes; track FPY, DPPM, escapes; deploy mistake-proofing (poka-yoke); drive structured containment when signals drift.
Supplier quality:
Define Incoming Inspection Criteria, definition based on Jabil and Customer requirements from the NPI standpoint. Support Supplier Quality with CTQ identification, material storage process, and supplier qualifications as needed. Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate with SQE to issue and verify SCAR effectiveness.
Customer:
Lead 8D/A3 investigations on returns/complaints; implement CAPA and close the loop with clear, data-driven communication to customer quality teams. In Parallel, identify gaps and drive actions for closure while working with cross functional teams and customers as needed. Prepare data driven quality reports, including trend analyses, issue summaries, and CAPA effectiveness.
Data Driven Analysis & Failure Investigation:
Analyze yield, DPPM, leakage events, and thermal/flow data to proactively identify emerging issues. Drive structured root cause investigations using 8D, A3, 5Why, Ishikawa, and advanced quality tools.
Provide actionable insights and recommended improvements to manufacturing, engineering, and leadership.
Digital Quality:
Automate data flow from MES/ERP/; build live dashboards/alerts; use control-chart behavior to recommend corrective actions.
Docs & Training:
Publish procedures and one-point lessons; train operators/techs on critical quality features, audit discipline, and error-proofing. Understand and Translate Customer and regulatory requirements into Internal Work Instructions, Visual Aids, and other applicable documents.
Partner with EHS and Quality Systems to establish and enforce SOPs covering leak‑mitigation practices, coolant handling, chemical safety, waste management, and environmental compliance.
Cross Function Collaboration:
Partner closely with Industrial Engineering, Test Engineering, Process Engineering, and Maintenance to align quality and process objectives. Train operators and technicians on cooling system inspection standards, leak testing methods, and quality critical characteristics. Influence decisions using strong data interpretation and technical rationale.
How We Will Measure Success?
FPY/yield and DPPM quarter-over-quarter.
Zero major audit findings.
CTQs Green at launch.
Verified CAPA effectiveness; recurrence rate .
COPQ (scrap/rework/returns) trending with quantified savings.
CCAR closure lead time .
Work Model & Travel
On-site at Florence, KY integration and test lines, supplier, and customer visits up to 15–20% as needed.
Expect frequent collaboration with Manufacturing/Process, Test, SQE, NPI/PM, Industrial Engineering, and Customer Quality.
How will you get here?
Education
Bachelor's in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience
Must have 5+ years in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering for cloud/data-center hardware or equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Strong background in root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods (DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
Data skills: Excel/Sheets power-user plus basics in a BI tool (Power BI/Tableau/Looker).
Proficiency in pressure testing, -leak testing, mechanical inspection, and -fluid handling- quality controls.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders using data-driven insights to drive process changes and improvements.
Proven ability to excel in a highly constrained, fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Hands-on mindset and teamwork orientation, with a willingness to be on the factory floor engaging directly with equipment and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt.
Supplier development experience (APQP/PPAP) and customer-facing quality
Systems: BMS, MES, ERP (SAP).
Knowledge of liquid‑cooling component quality standards including cold plates, manifolds, pumps, fittings, and coolant purity.
Knowledge of industry‑standard leak testing practices (pressure test, leak detection, tracer gas methods) and the ability to design quality controls that prevent leaks, detect early failures, and ensure system integrity throughout production.
Physical demands
Periods on the production floor; ability to lift up to 25–30 lbs. occasionally; use of PPE as required.
Benefits package with Jabil
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Annual Merit Increases
Community Volunteer Opportunities
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Find Server JobsServer Jobs by City in Kentucky
Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Server Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Jabil16

- Bob Evans Restaurants13

- Levy2

- AJS Hotels2

- Charter Senior Living2

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in server jobs across Kentucky.
- Must hold a valid Kentucky Alcohol Server Certification from a state-approved training provider
- Prior table service experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant setting
- Strong familiarity with point-of-sale systems used in restaurant and hospitality environments
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by business operations
- Knowledge of food safety practices and ability to obtain a food handler certification
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple tables simultaneously
Server Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a server in Kentucky?
The most important credential for serving in Kentucky is completing a state-approved alcohol server training course, since servers who handle alcohol must meet certification requirements under Kentucky law. Kentucky does not require a statewide food handler license for all servers, but many employers require or strongly prefer a food safety card from a recognized provider. Beyond certification, most employers expect a completed job application, a brief interview, and sometimes a working trial shift before an offer is extended.
Which companies hire servers in Kentucky?
Kentucky server roles are posted by Jabil, Bob Evans Restaurants, and Levy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's hospitality and tourism industry, anchored by Louisville's restaurant row and major attractions like horse racing venues and bourbon trail experiences, means large hotel groups and full-service restaurant chains are among the most consistent employers.
Which Kentucky cities have the most server jobs?
Florence, Louisville, and Lexington lead Kentucky for server openings, reflecting where the state's dining and hospitality activity is most concentrated. Louisville drives the largest share given its dense restaurant scene, convention hotel presence, and tourism tied to major events, while Lexington's university population and growing downtown dining district fuel steady demand, and Bowling Green rounds out the list as a regional commercial and hospitality hub.
Are there remote server jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Serving is fundamentally an in-person, hands-on role that requires physical presence in a dining or hospitality setting. About 0% of server openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be administrative or training-related positions tangentially connected to food service operations rather than traditional table service roles.
How can I get hired as a server in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a host, busser, or food runner role at a full-service restaurant and moving into a server position after demonstrating reliability and familiarity with the floor. Large Kentucky restaurant groups and hotel employers in Louisville and Lexington regularly promote from within. Completing a state-approved alcohol server certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge, signaling readiness to handle tables independently from day one.
Where can I find and apply to server jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to server jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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