As a multi-faceted theme park and entertainment venue, Jungle Island offers an extraordinary array of positions and career opportunities. In addition to the traditional administrative functions such as accounting, human resources, facilities maintenance, housekeeping, security, marketing and public relations, we also employ animal keepers and veterinary technicians, as well as positions in horticulture, landscaping and field maintenance. Positions within food and beverage range from our set-up, serving and cooking staffs to our chefs, banquet captains, managers, and directors.

On Jungle Island we are more than just employees—or Islanders, as we are called. We are a family looking to recruit new team members to continue our commitment to exceeding our guests’ expectations. We offer a great benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401k savings plan.

Banquet Steward, front of the house
Position responsible for keeping the back hallway clean and stocked prior to, during and after events. Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and lift 50 pounds. Position will be the liaison between the kitchen and the banquet area $10.00 per hour

Examples of duties:
Bringing items up to and back to second floor storage
Preparing any special table or bar garnishes needed for events
Proper storage of chafing dishes other banquet equipment
Organization of the second floor storage
Inventory control


Lead Bartender/Supervisor position
This position is responsible for the proper set up, distribution and inventory control of our liquor operation.In addition he/she will also be assigned as a bartender as delegated by our director of banquets as needed and also to allow the individual to maximize their hours. $7.50 per hour plus service gratuity for each event worked or one shift gratuity if assigned as a supervisor.

Retail Gift Shop Manager

This senior level position is responsible for the management, operations and sales achievement of all retail operations in the theme park. The position is expected to initiate and implement financial controls, inventory control, purchasing decisions, and supervisory responsibilities and has responsibility for achieving and enhancing our overall sales.

Skills/ Requirements

AA degree or equivalent of 7 years progressively responsible supervisory and sales goals achievement experience
A minimum of five years purchasing and inventory control experience
Documentable increases in sales responsibility
Must have computer knowledge and experience with retail/ inventory analysis and open to buy procedures

Catering Sales Manager

The Catering Sales Manager is an essential sales position responsible for actively soliciting new business as well as maintaining current client relations for both the ballroom and the theme park. The Catering Sales Manger is a relationship based position recognizing that relations with meeting planners, corporate contacts, non-profit entities and the general public interested in social activities are the primary source of business opportunities. We are a seven day a week operation opened mornings, afternoons and evenings, thus the Catering Sales Manager is expected to work extended hours including weekends and holidays to accommodate a client's needs at the various functions we are hosting. This position is held accountable for annual sales goals and compensation is structured around a base and commission plan.

Skills/ Requirements

-High school or equivalent education required however a Bachelor's Degree in preferred.
-Three to five years of progressively responsible catering sales experience preferred, experience in handling social and corporate events.
-Previous experience in the food and wine industry to be able to sell relevant menu's is essential
-Experience with outside sales and prospecting calls is required
-Must be able to execute event planning from the initial sales to the final execution of the event
-Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills a must
-Bi-lingual, speaking English and Spanish is preferred

To apply: please fax resumes to 305-400-7293 or applications are also available in person at the Guest Relations office on Jungle Island but there will be no immediate on site interview. You can also emailus at humanresources@jungleisland.com.

Jungle Island is proud of its partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Academy of Travel and Tourism, through which we coordinate all of our summer internship and volunteer opportunities. As such, we regret that we are not able to consider any additional summer internship or volunteer applicants.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Jungle Island team.