Busser

Highgate; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Educational opportunities / Tuition Re

Paid jury duty leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a restaurant support associate in Key West to help keep dining areas clean and guest-ready. You will work closely with servers and kitchen staff to ensure a smooth dining experience and high standards of service in a resort setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, prompt table turnover, safety, and guest satisfaction within an iconic Old Town property at Southernmost Beach Resort, offering full-time employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clear and clean tables promptly after guests leave.
• Reset tables with clean plates, silverware, glasses, and napkins.
• Assist servers with food and beverage service when needed.
• Refill water and other guest items as directed.
• Keep dining areas, service stations, and surrounding areas clean and organized.
• Transport dirty dishes to the dishwashing area.
• Stock plates, utensils, glassware, and other service supplies.
• Assist with opening and closing restaurant duties.
• Respond to guest and server requests in a friendly and timely manner.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Work as part of the restaurant team to provide efficient and welcoming service.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Located in historic Old Town, Southernmost Beach Resort expands over 6 acres on a serene part of the island with Atlantic Ocean front views, gorgeous Key West architecture, and all the amenities you desire in a beach resort. Just a short walk or bike ride from Key West’s boutique shops, art galleries, eclectic restaurants, and non-stop nightlife, the resort spans over two city blocks and offers guest rooms that are located within easy reach of both the beach and world-famous Duval Street.

Overview

Offer support to the restaurant service team by keeping dining areas clean, organized and ready for guests.The position works closely with servers, hosts and kitchen staff to ensure a smooth diniing experience.

Responsibilities

• Clear and clean tables promptly after guests leave.

• Reset tables with clean plates, silverware, glasses, and napkins.

• Assist servers with food and beverage service when needed.

• Refill water and other guest items as directed.

• Keep dining areas, service stations, and surrounding areas clean and organized.

• Transport dirty dishes to the dishwashing area.

• Stock plates, utensils, glassware, and other service supplies.

• Assist with opening and closing restaurant duties.

• Respond to guest and server requests in a friendly and timely manner.

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

• Work as part of the restaurant team to provide efficient and welcoming service.

Qualifications

High Schooldiploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/14/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.