Job Summary
Food & Beverage Manager | Luxury Private Island | Caribbean Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Food & Beverage Manager for a prestigious luxury private island property in the Caribbean. This rare opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced hospitality professional with a passion for service excellence, leadership, and creating unforgettable guest experiences in a world-class luxury environment. The property accommodates exclusive guests and hosts luxury stays, weddings, and major events. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a unique, personalised guest experience. Key Responsibilities · Lead, manage, train, and develop the Food & Beverage team · Drive exceptional guest interaction and relationship-building · Ensure consistent delivery of world-class food and beverage service · Create memorable, personalised guest experiences · Implement and manage effective stock control and cost management systems · Oversee inventory, purchasing, and supplier relationships · Manage beverage programmes including wines, cocktails, and mocktails · Maintain strong collaboration with all departments · Monitor financial performance and achieve monthly targets · Stay up to date with industry trends to enhance service innovation · Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and compliance Requirements · Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-end resort or luxury F&B management · At least 3 years’ people management or leadership experience · Proven 5-star luxury hospitality background · Extensive beverage knowledge (wines, cocktails, mocktails) · WSET Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred · Strong inventory and stock management experience · Proven cost control and cost of sales management · Advanced Microsoft Excel and computer skills · Hands-on management approach · Valid driver’s licence Skills & Personal Attributes · Excellent organisational and planning abilities · Strong leadership and team motivation skills · Outstanding guest relations and communication skills · High attention to detail · Calm and professional under pressure · Resourceful and solution-oriented · Flexible and adaptable attitude · Strong sense of ownership and responsibility · Passion for hospitality and guest experience · Energetic, positive, and fun personality · Highly self-motivated and target-driven Package & Benefits · Minimum 12-month contract (subject to work permit approval) · Competitive salary · Performance bonus (up to 20% of annual salary) · 22 days paid annual leave plus public holidays · Participation in gratuities pool · Accommodation and food allowance provided · Initial and return flights · Annual flight allowance · Medical cover · Opportunity to work in an exclusive international luxury environment To Apply Please submit your CV, contactable references, and a recent head & shoulders photograph. Please note: Due to high application volumes, only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.