Key West & the Lower Keys

Your next opportunity starts in the Keys.

Local connections. Personal guidance. J‑1 friendly.

Key West & Lower KeysLocal roots. Trusted relationships.
Hospitality • Tourism • RetailConnecting great people with great places.
A welcoming team of hospitality professionals working in the Florida KeysPeople first. Always.

A better way to find your fit

We connect people and places.

Tropical Staffing helps job seekers find work that fits their skills, availability, and life in the Keys. We learn your story, introduce you to local employers, and keep the process personal.

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Tell us about yourself

Share your experience, availability, and what you want from your next position.

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We make the match

We connect qualified candidates with employers throughout Key West and the Lower Keys.

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Start with confidence

Get practical guidance on interviews, housing needs, timelines, and local expectations.

Where you can work

Opportunities across island life.

Submit your information

Hospitality

Hotels, resorts, guest services & housekeeping

Restaurants

Servers, bartenders, cooks & management

Tourism

Tours, watersports, attractions & transportation

Retail

Sales associates, supervisors & seasonal teams

J‑1 applicants

Arrive prepared. Feel supported.

Looking for seasonal work in the Keys? Tell us your program dates, work authorization status, experience, and whether you need housing. We will help identify opportunities that align with your timing and qualifications.

Tropical Staffing is an employment-placement service, not a visa sponsor or immigration law firm. Employment and housing are not guaranteed.

Start J‑1 Application

For employers

Spend less time searching. Meet people worth hiring.

Tell us about the role, schedule, experience required, and whether housing is available. We will help you reach candidates who are prepared for work and life in the Keys.

Discuss Your Hiring Needs

Candidate application

Tell us where you want to go next.

Complete the form once and we will review your experience, timing, and preferences. Fields marked with * are required.

Which application fits you? *
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About you

Your contact information and current location.

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Work preferences

What you do well and when you can begin.

Positions you are interested in *
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Documents and final notes

Securely attach the information that helps us evaluate your application.

Your privacy matters.

Your application will be used to evaluate and pursue employment opportunities. We may share relevant application details with prospective employers, but we will not sell your personal information. ID documents are optional and should only be provided if you are comfortable doing so.

Submitting does not guarantee employment, sponsorship, housing, or placement.