Assistant Food

At Hotel Indigo we serve the curious – people inspired by new places, new people and new ideas. With hotels in culturally diverse locations around the world, no two properties are the same. Each property is part of the pulse and rhythm of its local area, inspiring every aspect of the hotel from design to menu ingredients. We are a global family bound by a common desire to give our guests not merely a room, but a place.

Hotel Indigo, Grand Cayman is an upper‑upscale lifestyle hotel opened in Spring 2024, offering 282 guest rooms with Caribbean Sea views, multiple restaurants, an expansive pool deck and rooftop bar, providing a uniquely local experience that blends the novel with the known to awaken curiosity and meaningful connections.

We are looking for bright, confident, and free-spirited people to join our team.

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring guests are served in a professional and courteous manner, and providing training to line staff.

• Daily evaluation of restaurant/banquet service performance, coordination of timely food production.
• Participates in evaluation of food products, kitchen employee performance, and development of products consistent with our market position.
• Assist the F&B Manager in building financial objectives on an annual basis through the budget process.
• Responsible for the scheduling of Food & Beverage employees, balancing the needs of the guests and property staffing ratios.
• Assist in meeting the financial targets in the sales area by executing and improving the annual marketing plan, reacting quickly to new opportunities, running consistently high operation standards, and effective utilization of marketing funds.
• Help meet the budget in all areas of cost control with a consistent focus on the cost of sales and payroll.
• Responsible for communicating with management, employee and accounting staff, identifying developed personnel and providing the necessary training as positions open.
• Must keep current with all local and state regulations concerning hourly wages, food and alcoholic beverage distribution, entertainment, safety and hotel policies/licenses.
• Responsible for extending, timely and honest evaluations of employees performance through the Check-In/Appraisal process.
• Implement and conduct ongoing training programs for new and existing management and employee staff.
• Responsible for the daily cleanliness of the restaurant both internally and externally by coordinating kitchen cleanliness and service area maintenance with the Restaurant Manager and Chef.
• Assists with implementing controls for labor or operating expenses.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures all local laws and certifications are met and on file.
• Attend weekly meeting with other department leaders.
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• 2 years of management experience in upscale restaurant at a luxury hotel/resort or similar industry.
• Ability to train the team on Forbes/AAA luxury standards.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, product mix and cost controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Restaurant, or Culinary Management is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational ability.
• Passion for creating and personalizing guest experiences.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with impeccable service and presentation standards.
• Flexible schedule; must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to 81,000 USD per annum plus bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, meal per shift, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. We encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. This includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy, please note this document reflects our policy.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.