Parrot Key Hotel & Villas delivers a relaxed, upscale island experience set across lush tropical grounds just minutes from Old Town Key West. Featuring spacious rooms and private villas, four resort-style pools, and vibrant dining, the property blends laid-back luxury with a strong, guest-focused culture—making it an ideal setting for hospitality professionals looking to grow in a dynamic resort environment.

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to make your mark in one of Florida's most iconic island destinations?

Parrot Key Hotel & Villas is seeking an innovative and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and create memorable dining experiences that capture the vibrant spirit of Key West. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires high-performing teams, and brings creativity, excellence, and operational expertise to every aspect of the kitchen.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations, including menu development, food quality, cost control, team leadership, and guest satisfaction. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary vision while delivering exceptional dining experiences across our food and beverage venues.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a talented culinary team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Develop innovative menus that reflect local flavors, seasonal ingredients, and evolving dining trends
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and sanitation
• Manage food and labor costs while driving profitability and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with property leadership to elevate the overall food and beverage experience
• Recruit, mentor, and develop culinary talent to build a strong and engaged team

What We're Looking For

• Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in a resort, hotel, or high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food and labor costs
• Passion for culinary innovation and delivering memorable guest experiences
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced hospitality environment
• Culinary degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

If you're ready to lead a culinary program in a tropical paradise and create unforgettable experiences for guests from around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

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