Task Force Director of Operations - Culinary

Task Force Director Of Operations

We are seeking a hands on and highly engaged operations leader with a strong culinary background to support our Key West Historic Inns collection as a Task Force Director of Operations. This role plays a vital part in stabilizing and elevating our culinary operations while also supporting consistent service delivery across all departments as we navigate transitions.

The ideal leader thrives in the kitchen, understands full service hotel operations, and can confidently lead cooks, build menus, control food costs, and uphold consistent food quality. This individual also brings broad hotel operations experience, a collaborative approach, and the ability to partner closely with department heads to strengthen performance across rooms, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, and guest services.

This position requires daily engagement with the teams, hands on support, and a genuine commitment to guest service, safety, and operational excellence. It is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact within a historic collection of boutique hotels while working alongside a leadership team that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or four years of hotel management experience in a full-service operation, rooms division, or related discipline.

Proven success leading multi department hotel operations.

Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly.

Ability to lead teams in accordance with federal, state, and Florida Innkeeper laws.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with guests, team members, and stakeholders.

Prior cash handling and internal controls experience required.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

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

Salary Range

Starting from USD $0.00 / Yr.