Compass by Margaritaville Key West - Kitchen Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Plan

Job summary

A Compass by Margaritaville Key West location is seeking a Kitchen Manager to orchestrate daily kitchen operations, lead the culinary team, manage budgets, and ensure top-tier food quality and safety. The role includes menu development and coordinating catering events to delight guests.

Ideal candidates have an associate or culinary degree, 3+ years of kitchen management in high-volume settings, and ServSafe certification. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams and manage daily operations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience balancing budgets and controlling costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staffing to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Develop and update menus, coordinate with catering for events.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu & Catering

Safety & Compliance

Customer Focus

Education

Associate degree / culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

Compass by Margaritaville Key West - Kitchen Manager

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Manager!

As Kitchen Manager, you’re the master conductor of our culinary orchestra! You keep daily kitchen action sizzling, cook up quality dishes, and juggle budgets and safety like a pro. Your superpowers include rallying the team, keeping menus fresh and exciting, pulling off memorable catering events, and making smart money moves —all to serve up an unforgettable dining adventure that brings our mission to life.

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication Skills: Keep the conversation flowing —share instructions, spark ideas, and make sure everyone’s in sync.
• Leadership and Training: Motivate your crew, recruit talent, and lead the kitchen team toward tasty success.
• Financial Acumen: Balance budgets, manage costs, and help the kitchen thrive.
• Menu & Catering Management: Craft menus and organize catering events everyone loves.
• Safety & Compliance: Keep dishes safe and the kitchen spotless for happy guests.
• Customer Focus: Create great vibes and memorable bites every day.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate or culinary degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years kitchen management in high-volume retail, bakery, hospitality, or restaurant setting
• Experience with catering and event food preparation desirable
• Current or ability to obtain ServSafe certification required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
This Key West Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel offers a large outdoor pool with poolside cabanas, a daily hot breakfast, and free WiFi. Guests will be 5 minutes' drive from historic Old Town Key West and 2 mi from Duval Street. A flat-screen cable TV, microwave, and small refrigerator are featured in all rooms. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Key West rooms are decorated in vibrant colors and include coffee-making facilities. Select rooms have private balconies. Guests can relax on the large sun terrace beside the pool or use cardio equipment and free-weights in the fitness center. A concierge service as well as on-site scooter and bicycle hire are offered as well. The morning grab-and-go breakfast may include hot coffee, scrambled eggs, Belgian waffles, and assorted cereal. The poolside tiki bar offers frozen drinks, cocktails, and light snacks. Smathers Beach is within 2 mi from the property. Guests will also be 2 mi from Key West Airport and Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.