Compass by Margaritaville Key West - Kitchen Supervisor

Aimbridge Hospitality; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Compass by Margaritaville Key West is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead the kitchen team, manage supplies, and ensure every dish meets quality and safety standards. You’ll keep the kitchen running smoothly, especially during busy periods, with sharp communication and hands-on leadership.

This full‑time role requires at least 1 year of supervisory kitchen experience and a high school diploma, with opportunities to obtain Food Manager certification as required by state regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience in kitchen operations, including 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operations is preferred.
• Ability to acquire Food Manager Certification as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily hustle in the kitchen, ensuring every team member is on point and tasks are completed.
• Keep food and beverage operations running smoothly from stocking supplies to supporting service.
• Uphold safety, sanitation, and health standards in the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean, compliant kitchen and ensure standards are met.

Skills

Kitchen Captain

Culinary Operations

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Compass by Margaritaville Key West - Kitchen Supervisor

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Supervisor!

The Kitchen Supervisor is the culinary captain, keeping the kitchen running like a well-seasoned machine. With a passion for great food and smooth operations, you’ll lead the team, manage supplies, and make sure every dish meets high standards of quality and safety. You’re all about clean kitchens, sharp communication, and keeping things efficient —even during the busiest rush. If you’ve got a knack for leadership, a love for food, and a talent for turning chaos into calm, this is your recipe for success.

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Kitchen Captain: Lead the daily hustle in the kitchen, making sure every team member is on point and every task is done right. You’re the go-to for keeping things smooth, efficient, and up to standard.
• Culinary Commander: Keep food and beverage operations running like clockwork. From stocking supplies to supporting service, you know your way around the kitchen and keep it ready for action.
• Safety & Smarts: You’re all about safe practices and smart decisions —handling lost items with care, managing access to sensitive areas, and making sure health standards are never compromised.
• Clean & Compliant: Sanitation is your superpower. You make sure every surface, tool, and space is spotless and up to code, keeping the kitchen clean and the team proud.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience in kitchen operations or a similar field, including a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operations is preferred
• Complies with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid
• Ability to acquire Food Manager Certification as required by applicable state regulations.

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.