Compass Margaritaville Key West - Kitchen Manager
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef -
Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
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.
- 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 Serv Safe 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.
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