Seasonal Jobs & Housing in Key West, FL

📍 Key West, FL

Cooks will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other products for consumption in eating establishments, including the team member cafeteria. Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes. Use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. Bake, roast, and broil food. Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in the work area. Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions for food orders. Verify that prepared foods meet quality and quantity requirements. Clean, stock, and restock workstations and reach-ins. Demonstrate knowledge of all stations within the kitchen. Understand plate presentations and preparation of menu items. Maintain the buffet in the restaurant and any action stations that are required by business demands. Maintain and rotate all food items to ensure food quality and ensure food items are labeled and dated. Perform additional cooking duties as assigned by Chefs, such as assisting with carving stations, developing nightly specials, and executing live-action food stations for banquet events. Schedule: 40 hours per week. Work schedule can vary and can include evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Work may be performed on any day of the week from Monday through Sunday. Example shifts: 5:00am – 1:00pm, 11:00am – 7:00pm, or 3:00pm – 11:00pm. Shift hours may vary.

📍 Key West, FL

Cooks will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items in a restaurant. Schedule: 40 hours per week. Work schedule can vary and can include evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Work may be performed on any day of the week from Monday through Sunday. Example shifts: 6:00am – 2:00pm, 7:00am – 3:00pm, or 2:00pm – 10:00pm. Shift hours may vary. Please see job description for additional information.

📍 Key West, FL

Room Attendants will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all rooms, suites, and indoor common areas at Highgate Hotels’ properties, which includes vacuuming floors, dusting, replenishing linens and towels, disinfecting bathrooms, and cleaning interior windows using a cloth and cleaning spray. Schedule: 40 hours per week. Work schedule can vary and can include evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Work may be performed on any day of the week from Monday through Sunday. Example shifts: 6:00am – 2:00pm, 7:00am – 3:00pm, or 2:00pm – 10:00pm. Shift hours may vary. Please see job description for additional information.

📍 KEY WEST, FL

Housekeeper: • 30 openings. Employer will offer a minimum of 35hrs/wk. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours depending on weather, business needs and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain or drought may affect working hours. Example of scheduled shifts: 8a-3p & 4p-11p. • Wage: $20.00-$23.00/HR., based on merit and past experience. Overtime hours over 40 hours/WK, if available is paid at 1.5 times the base rate at $30.00-$34.50/HR. • Additional compensation such as raises and bonus may be available based on individual factors including, tenure, experience/skills and work performance. Job Duties: • Clean guest rooms as assigned, including, but not limited to, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming, change and replenish bed linens, towels and guest amenities, as needed; perform deep cleaning tasks, as needed; stock, maintain and transport housekeeping supply cart on a daily basis; dispose of trash and recyclables; respond to special guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner; maintain cleanliness of rooms, hallways, and other areas of the hotel; identify and report preventative maintenance issues in public areas or guest rooms Other Conditions / Special requirement • Pay bi-weekly. • Wednesday through Tuesday, scheduled shift and workdays vary. Rotate/split shifts. • Weekends & holidays are required • Min. 1 month hotel/resort experience is required. • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary • No daily transportation to/from work is provided. • No on-the-job training is provided. • No Education is required. • Supplies, work tools, equipment & logoed uniforms are provided free. • All deductions required by law will be payroll deducted • Employer will payroll deduct and written preapproved deduction requested by employee • Possible shared voluntary housing provided by the employer or optional 3rd party housing may be available on a first come basis at $156.92 biweekly and payroll deducted biweekly. Housing deposits and/or a $120 nonrefundable admin/cleaning fee may be required if staying in housing. • Benefits – Health & medical benefits may be provided after waiting period & one free employee meal may be available during each shift. • May be required to work outside, push housekeeping cart outside between buildings, and drive a golf cart. Disclosures • Visa Fees - Employer will reimburse H-2B worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and & other related fees, including those mandated by government, incurred by the H-2B worker (but need not include passport expenses or other charges primarily for the benefit of the worker) • Guaranteed work for total hours equal to at least ¾ of the workdays in each 12-week period. • If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will arrange and pay or reimburse directly for inbound transportation and daily subsistence (min $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts) • If the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early, employer will arrange and pay directly for return transportation and daily subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for distances involved. Subsistence reimbursement is minimum $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts). Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three fourths guarantee described above. • Employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due.

📍 KEY WEST, FL

Front Desk Clerk: • 5 opening. Employer will offer a minimum of 35hrs/wk. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours depending on weather, business needs and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain or drought may affect working hours. Example of scheduled shifts: 7a-2p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a • Wage: $20.00-$23.00/HR., based on merit and past experience. Overtime hours over 40 hours/WK, if available is paid at 1.5 times the base rate at $30.00-$34.50/HR. • Additional compensation such as raises and bonus may be available based on individual factors including, tenure, experience/skills and work performance. Job Duties: • Making & confirming daily reservations, assign rooms, check guests in & out, issuing room keys or cards, answer incoming & in house calls, transmitting & receiving messages, resending statements to & collecting/processing payments from departing customers, greet guests upon arrival, diffuse conflict or tense situations with guests, take care of administrative duties. Other Conditions / Special requirement • Pay bi-weekly. • Wednesday through Tuesday, scheduled shift and workdays vary. Rotate/split shifts. • Weekends & holidays are required • Min. 1 month hotel/resort experience is required. • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary • No daily transportation to/from work is provided. • No on-the-job training is provided. • No Education is required. • Supplies, work tools, equipment & logoed uniforms are provided free. • All deductions required by law will be payroll deducted • Employer will payroll deduct and written preapproved deduction requested by employee • Possible shared voluntary housing provided by the employer or optional 3rd party housing may be available on a first come basis at $276.92 biweekly and payroll deducted biweekly. Housing deposits and/or a $120 nonrefundable admin/cleaning fee may be required if staying in housing. • Benefits – Health & medical benefits may be provided after waiting period & one free employee meal may be available during each shift. Disclosures • Visa Fees - Employer will reimburse H-2B worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and & other related fees, including those mandated by government, incurred by the H-2B worker (but need not include passport expenses or other charges primarily for the benefit of the worker) • Guaranteed work for total hours equal to at least ¾ of the workdays in each 12-week period. • If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will arrange and pay or reimburse directly for inbound transportation and daily subsistence (min $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts) • If the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early, employer will arrange and pay directly for return transportation and daily subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for distances involved. Subsistence reimbursement is minimum $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts). Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three fourths guarantee described above. • Employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due.

📍 KEY WEST, FL

Cook: • 10 openings. Employer will offer a minimum of 35hrs/wk. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours depending on weather, business needs and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain or drought may affect working hours. Example of scheduled shifts: 7a-2p & 3p-10p. • Wage: $23.00-$25.00/HR., based on merit and past experience. Overtime hours over 40 hours/WK, if available is paid at 1.5 times the base rate at $34.50-$37.50/HR. • Additional compensation such as raises and bonus may be available based on individual factors including, tenure, experience/skills and work performance. Job Duties: • Cook food over heat & prepare dishes in a restaurant in a sanitary & timely manner. Will cook on the line, prepare sauces & soups. Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock, taking inventory & restock items as needed throughout shift. Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Assists with cleaning, sanitation and organizing of kitchen, walk-in coolers & all storage areas. Sets up, cleans & maintains station in time for service. • Ability to learn & read new menus and follow recipes, portion controls & presentation specifications. Other Conditions / Special requirement • Pay bi-weekly. • Wednesday through Tuesday, scheduled shift and workdays vary. Rotate/split shifts. • Weekends & holidays are required • Min. 1 month hotel/resort experience is required. • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary • No daily transportation to/from work is provided. • No on-the-job training is provided. • No Education is required. • Supplies, work tools, equipment & logoed uniforms are provided free. • All deductions required by law will be payroll deducted • Employer will payroll deduct and written preapproved deduction requested by employee • Possible shared voluntary housing provided by the employer or optional 3rd party housing may be available on a first come basis at $276.92 biweekly and payroll deducted biweekly. Housing deposits and/or a $120 nonrefundable admin/cleaning fee may be required if staying in housing. • Benefits – Health & medical benefits may be provided after waiting period & one free employee meal may be available during each shift. • May be required to work outside & drive a golf cart. Disclosures • Visa Fees - Employer will reimburse H-2B worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and & other related fees, including those mandated by government, incurred by the H-2B worker (but need not include passport expenses or other charges primarily for the benefit of the worker) • Guaranteed work for total hours equal to at least ¾ of the workdays in each 12-week period. • If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will arrange and pay or reimburse directly for inbound transportation and daily subsistence (min $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts) • If the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early, employer will arrange and pay directly for return transportation and daily subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for distances involved. Subsistence reimbursement is minimum $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts). Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths guarantee described above. • Employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due.

📍 KEY WEST, FL

Housekeeper: • 13 openings. Employer will offer a minimum of 35hrs/wk. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours depending on weather, business needs and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain or drought may affect working hours. Example of scheduled shifts: 8a-3p & 4p-11p. • Wage: $20.00-$23.00/HR., based on merit and past experience. Overtime hours over 40 hours/WK, if available is paid at 1.5 times the base rate at $30.00-$34.50/HR. • Additional compensation such as raises and bonus may be available based on individual factors including, tenure, experience/skills and work performance. Job Duties: • Clean guest rooms as assigned, including, but not limited to, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, dusting and vacuuming, change and replenish bed linens, towels and guest amenities, as needed; perform deep cleaning tasks, as needed; stock, maintain and transport housekeeping supply cart on a daily basis; dispose of trash and recyclables; respond to special guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner; maintain cleanliness of rooms, hallways, and other areas of the hotel; identify and report preventative maintenance issues in public areas or guest rooms Other Conditions / Special requirement • Pay bi-weekly. • Wednesday through Tuesday, scheduled shift and workdays vary. Rotate/split shifts. • Weekends & holidays are required • Min. 1 month hotel/resort experience is required. • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary • No daily transportation to/from work is provided. • No on-the-job training is provided. • No Education is required. • Supplies, work tools, equipment & logoed uniforms are provided free. • All deductions required by law will be payroll deducted • Employer will payroll deduct and written preapproved deduction requested by employee • Possible shared voluntary housing provided by the employer or optional 3rd party housing may be available on a first come basis at $276.92 biweekly and payroll deducted biweekly. Housing deposits and/or a $120 nonrefundable admin/cleaning fee may be required if staying in housing. • Benefits – Health & medical benefits may be provided after waiting period & one free employee meal may be available during each shift. Disclosures • Visa Fees - Employer will reimburse H-2B worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and & other related fees, including those mandated by government, incurred by the H-2B worker (but need not include passport expenses or other charges primarily for the benefit of the worker) • Guaranteed work for total hours equal to at least ¾ of the workdays in each 12-week period. • If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will arrange and pay or reimburse directly for inbound transportation and daily subsistence (min $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts) • If the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early, employer will arrange and pay directly for return transportation and daily subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for distances involved. Subsistence reimbursement is minimum $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts). Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three fourths guarantee described above. • Employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due.

📍 KEY WEST, FL

Front Desk Clerk: • 4 openings. Employer will offer a minimum of 35hrs/wk. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours depending on weather, business needs and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain or drought may affect working hours. Example of scheduled shifts: 7a-2p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a • Wage: $20.00-$23.00 /HR., based on merit and past experience. Overtime hours over 40 hours/WK, if available is paid at 1.5 times the base rate at $30.00-$34.50/HR. • Additional compensation such as raises and bonus may be available based on individual factors including, tenure, experience/skills and work performance. Job Duties: • Making & confirming daily reservations, assign rooms, check guests in & out, issuing room keys or cards, answer incoming & in house calls, transmitting & receiving messages, resending statements to & collecting/processing payments from departing customers, greet guests upon arrival, diffuse conflict or tense situations with guests, take care of administrative duties. Other Conditions / Special requirement • Pay bi-weekly. • Wednesday through Tuesday, scheduled shift and workdays vary. Rotate/split shifts. • Weekends & holidays are required • Min. 1 month hotel/resort experience is required. • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary • No daily transportation to/from work is provided. • No on-the-job training is provided. • No Education is required. • Supplies, work tools, equipment & logoed uniforms are provided free. • All deductions required by law will be payroll deducted • Employer will payroll deduct and written preapproved deduction requested by employee • Possible shared voluntary housing provided by the employer or optional 3rd party housing may be available on a first come basis at $276.92 biweekly and payroll deducted biweekly. Housing deposits and/or a $120 nonrefundable admin/cleaning fee may be required if staying in housing. • Benefits – Health & medical benefits may be provided after waiting period & one free employee meal may be available during each shift. Disclosures • Visa Fees - Employer will reimburse H-2B worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and & other related fees, including those mandated by government, incurred by the H-2B worker (but need not include passport expenses or other charges primarily for the benefit of the worker) • Guaranteed work for total hours equal to at least ¾ of the workdays in each 12-week period. • If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will arrange and pay or reimburse directly for inbound transportation and daily subsistence (min $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts) • If the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early, employer will arrange and pay directly for return transportation and daily subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for distances involved. Subsistence reimbursement is minimum $16.78/day and max $68/day with receipts). Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three fourths guarantee described above. • Employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due.