← All live roles Hospitality · Caribbean

General Manager (Food and Beverage)

Caribbean. Permanent role with Thatcher Associates, the specialist hospitality desk.

Caribbean Permanent Hospitality Posted 20 January 2026

About the role

Location: Caribbean (Relocation Required)
Industry: Hospitality | Food & Beverage | Leisure
Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Management

Please note: This role is based in the Caribbean. Candidates must be open to relocation.

A high-profile, multi-faceted hospitality venue in the Caribbean is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead all aspects of a large, high-volume operation. The venue incorporates restaurant, bar, retail, entertainment, and leisure elements, requiring a confident, hands-on leader with strong commercial and people management capability.

This is a senior, on-site leadership role with full responsibility for operational performance, guest experience, financial results, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Full leadership of day-to-day operations across food, beverage, retail, and entertainment

  • Ownership of budgets, forecasting, cost control, and P&L performance

  • Drive revenue growth and implement local marketing and community engagement initiatives

  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop management and hourly teams

  • Maintain exceptional guest service standards during peak and off-peak periods

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol licensing, and local regulations

  • Resolve guest and staff issues professionally and efficiently

  • Maintain facility standards, equipment upkeep, and asset protection

  • Ensure senior management presence on the floor during high-volume service

Applicant Profile:
  • 5–10+ years’ experience in high-volume hospitality or food & beverage operations

  • Previous experience as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Senior Operations Manager

  • Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing P&L and cost controls

  • Hands-on, visible leader who thrives in fast-paced, service-driven environments

  • Excellent communication, coaching, and decision-making skills

  • Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Senior leadership role with significant autonomy

  • Opportunity to lead a flagship hospitality operation

  • Caribbean lifestyle combined with a rewarding management challenge

  • Strong support structure and long-term career potential

How to Apply

If you are an experienced hospitality leader open to an international, Caribbean-based role, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion. 

Important: This position is based in the Caribbean and requires relocation.

How to apply

Apply on this site with your CV, or send it to info@thatcherassociates.com quoting reference 221. Every application is read by the consultant who runs the desk, not a screening tool.