Historic Inn Chef

Property Description

Discover a unique opportunity to be part of the rich history of Key West at the Key West Historic Inns Collection. Formerly known as Kimpton Key West, our historic collection boasts 219 guestrooms across Winslow’s Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella’s Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings, originally homes for army officers, industrialists, and steamboat captains, reflect architectural styles from Conch to Queen Anne. Built when Key West was Florida's largest city in 1900, each structure holds captivating stories of gold discoveries and vaudeville performances. Join us and become a part of a team that embraces the vibrant past while offering unparalleled hospitality. Explore our property history at www.keywesthistoricinns.com for more information.

Overview

The Key West Historic Inns is seeking a passionate and talented chef to join our team in a unique and rewarding role. As the chef for our charming and unique Ridley House property, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with guests and create delicious, fresh breakfast dishes made to order. This position offers a blend of culinary creativity and guest interaction, where you’ll prepare and serve a range of breakfast items in a relaxed yet professional setting.

Key responsibilities include greeting guests with a warm and welcoming attitude, preparing and cooking a variety of breakfast dishes, and ensuring all food is served with impeccable quality and presentation. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, contributing to the exceptional guest experience that sets our historic inn apart.

If you’re a chef who thrives in a small, intimate environment, loves creating fresh, customized meals, and enjoys engaging with guests in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us at the Key West Historic Inns and bring your culinary talents to life while helping our guests start their day in the best way possible.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for hospitality, apply now and join our exceptional team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the hospitality industry inclusive of restaurant culinary operations is preffered
• Cook breakfast items to order, ensuring each dish is prepared according to customer specifications and/or dietary needs
• Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared ensuring no discrepancies in amount of food needed verses amount of food prepared.
• Schedule production of all fresh ingredients to maintain an inventory of food at all times.
• Plan for menu preparations by adhering to budget, anticipated occupancy while working closely with the counterpart Director of Operations 
• Planning and preparing special occasion menus including holiday brunches and buffets
• Understands state health codes and follows all company standard operating procedures
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards
• Maintain necessary mandated food management and safety certifications
• Have a passion for helping people and making their Key West experience a memorable one.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in accordance with employment and Innkeeper laws of the jurisdiction  
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members 
• Read, write and speak English fluently
• Knowledge of Key West history, attractions and events is preffered

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.