Key West Kitchen Manager: Lead Catering & Costs DailyPay

Aimbridge Hospitality; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

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 – Kitchen Manager, a role with Aimbridge Hospitality, is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the daily kitchen operations, menu execution, and catering events at a high-volume Key West site.

The Kitchen Manager will lead staff, manage budgets, ensure safety and compliance, and partner with culinary and service teams to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests and events.

Qualifications

• Associate or culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years kitchen management in high-volume settings.
• Experience with catering and event food preparation desirable.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen's daily operations aligned with goals.
• Lead and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Balance budgets and manage costs to keep the kitchen viable.
• Design menus and plan catering events.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance in all kitchen activities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through quality meals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership & Training

Financial Acumen

Menu & Catering Management

Safety & Compliance

Customer Focus

Education

Associate or culinary degree preferred

Minimum 3 years kitchen management

ServSafe certification

Job description

Compass by Margaritaville Key West – Kitchen Manager, a role with Aimbridge Hospitality, is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the daily kitchen operations, menu execution, and catering events at a high-volume Key West site.

The Kitchen Manager will lead staff, manage budgets, ensure safety and compliance, and partner with culinary and service teams to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests and events.