Ocean Reef Club

On-Site Staff Housing

Work, Live and Play in the Florida Keys!

Ocean Reef Club is a private member-owned community on the northern tip of the island of Key Largo, Florida. Enjoy South Florida's wondrous climate and proximity to the local attractions and the major services of Miami.

Ocean Reef Club is strategically located between Miami and Key West

About Ocean Reef Club

Discover the Hidden Gem of Key Largo!

Established over 75 years ago, Ocean Reef Club has transformed from a small fishing camp into a stunning private club community sprawled across 2,000 lush tropical acres at the northern tip of Key Largo, Florida.

With our diverse range of accommodations, from luxurious hotels to cozy vacation rentals. Members and guests can tee off on our two championship golf courses, dock at our 175-slip marina and explore the open sea. Or indulge in culinary delights at over 20 food and beverage outlets, including Gianni’s Ristorante, The Islander for seafood & sushi, and our iconic Raw Bar.

Join our thriving team, where we offer competitive wages, excellent benefits including telemedicine benefits for all Associates, meal plans, seasonal housing and more. 

Just 20 minutes from the Key Largo and 45 minutes from Miami, we’re perfectly located for your next adventure.

Come experience the magic of Ocean Reef Club!

The Employee Experience

The best thing about working at Ocean Reef Club is the people. We’re creative, adventurous, hardworking, diverse, and energized by the excitement we get from supporting each other. Its perhaps why Ocean Reef Club is one of the most sought-after places to work. “We’re not like most workplaces.” It’s something we often say…and it’s true! Aside from our amazing sunsets, pristine ocean views, and tropi-cal paradise, we focus relentlessly on creating a spectacular work environment that encourages, motivates, empowers, and rewards. If that sounds like a place you’d like to work, then we hope you’ll join us. It’s not just a job. It’s a lifestyle.

Ideal Candidate

Our mission is to employ the best of the best!  Ocean Reef is driven by people who desire to provide superior service. Associates of Ocean Reef are dedicated to excellence and maintaining the highest standards of hospitality. As such, we require a professional appearance. Please visit our website to view the Appearance policy.   

Room and Board

Shared accommodations for our seasonal Associates are located in two three-story dormitory-style buildings. The Crew's Quarters (CQ) is an open building with stairwells on either side. CQ rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with two full-size beds, dressers, televisions, open closets and a private bath. These rooms are offered at the weekly rate of $75. All Associate housing is non-smoking.

Visit our website for housing pictures and more info.

The Village offers several dining options. Meals are served in the Associate Cafeteria from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily menus include a vegetarian option, grill,  fresh salad bar and numerous hot entrees,  The Wreck Hall, our Associate lounge, offers a menu starting at 6 p.m. and has several flat screen televisions, games, darts, pool tables and a jukebox. Another outlet, Reef Hut, located at the base of the CQ building, specializes in hand-tossed pizza and grilled items. All of these food outlets offer indoor and outdoor dining. These two outlets accept cash and Ocean Reef Club Associate Meal Plan ($35 bi-weekly food credit when enrolled) as payment. 

Employee Perks

The Associate Village's offerings include a basketball court, a volleyball court, fitness center, fitness classes & pool, BBQ’s and a movie theater showing first-run movies. Recreational activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding and golf are also available to Associates.  A 24-hour laundry facility is located on the ground floor of CQ and inside CPQ. VCR's, videos, board games, court balls, bikes, videos and vacuums are available free of charge for check out from the Housing Office. Plus, enjoy lots of Club sponsored parties, trips and events!!!

Getting Here and Getting Around

We are strategically located between Miami/South Beach and Key West. Miami International Airport is located 1 hour North of Ocean Reef.

For Fun

Enjoy South Beach and Miami, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Everglades National Park, Dolphins Plus, Theater of the Sea, Everglades Alligator Farm and much, much more.

How to Apply

Please click APPLY HERE below to visit our website and apply online.


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