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Food Runner

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

214 Room Hotel
Managed By Northwood Hospitality
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Compensation: NA, Full-Time

Job Description

Job Title: Food Runner - Cheeca Lodge and Spa

Location: Islamorada, Florida Keys

Job Summary: Join our team at Cheeca Lodge and Spa, nestled in the breathtaking beauty of Islamorada in the Florida Keys. As a Food Runner, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating our guests' dining experience at our picturesque beachside restaurant. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional service in a stunning tropical setting.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work between the kitchen and the front-of -house to deliver food to the guest tables
  • Warmly greet guests, creating a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Efficiently manage the stocking of essential dining items, such as condiments and bread.
  • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate order timing and assist in maintaining food presentation standards.
  • Attend to guest needs after food delivery, ensuring a clean and organized dining area.
  • Participate in team meetings to stay informed about restaurant protocols and updates.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and uphold a friendly, courteous demeanor.
  • Proactively engage with guests to promote the café's amenities and promptly address any service issues.

Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest service.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide documentation within 3 days of being hired.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

  • Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance.
  • Employer Paid Short Term Disability
  • Employee discounts at Northwood Hotels.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

Join our team and become a part of the Cheeca Lodge and Spa family, where you'll enjoy working in a stunning beachside location while delivering exceptional dining experiences to our valued guests.

Posted November 20, 2024

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

WELCOME TO CHEECA

A Legendary Tropical Hideaway

Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.

The Legend of Our Grand Florida Keys Hotel Resort

You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels. 

Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.

The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows. 

Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.

Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.

In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.

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