GENERALMANAGER

Hotel & Villa General Manager

 NOW HIRING: GENERAL MANAGER (with Strong Food & Beverage Background)
Location: Geejam Hotel & Villas, Port Antonio, Jamaica
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

Geejam is a high-end luxury boutique hotel located in beautiful Port Antonio, Jamaica. Catering to both local and international guests, Geejam is truly unique in the Caribbean, home to a world-renowned recording studio that has hosted top international artistes for over 20 years.

For the past three years, Geejam has been the #1 Traveler Ranked Hotel in Jamaica on TripAdvisor, offering a personalized guest experience with a creative edge. With a total of 29 rooms, including 3 private villas, and refreshed amenities, dining experiences, and entertainment offerings.

About the Opportunity:

Geejam Hotel & Villa is seeking a visionary General Manager with a strong Food & Beverage (F&B) foundation, someone who is operationally hands-on, creatively driven, and ready to lead a luxury resort through its next chapter of growth. 

Key Responsibilities:

Hotel & Villa Operations & Guest Experience

• Oversee all Hotel & Villa operations: Guest Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Reservations, Inventory, and F&B.
  
  

• Maintain luxury standards while delivering personalized, memorable experiences for a global clientele.
  
  

• Lead a staff of 80, ensuring efficient operations, training, morale, and service excellence.
  
  

• Strategically manage budgets, forecasting, and cost controls across departments.
  
  

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations.
  
  

Food & Beverage Leadership

• Drive F&B operations at the Bushbar, Villas and the Geejam Beach Restaurant & Bar.
  
  

• Plan and execute all culinary experiences, weddings, and special events.
  
  

• Oversee menu development, staffing, food quality, vendor sourcing, and F&B budgeting.
  
  

Management & Strategy

• Collaborate with ownership and marketing on branding, promotions, and event planning.
  
  

• Establish and enforce SOPs, service standards, and KPIs across departments.
  
  

• Engage with guests, resolve high-level concerns, and handle VIP relations personally.
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or equivalent extensive industry experience.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of senior Food & Beverage management experience.
  
  

• Proven track record in hotel operations management, ideally in a boutique or luxury property.
  
  

• Financial acumen with experience managing hotel and F&B budgets.
  
  

• Knowledge of Jamaica’s labor laws and hospitality standards.
  
  

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with a proactive, positive attitude.
  
  

• Experience with hotel systems (PMS, POS, inventory) and modern HR best practices.
  
  

• Strong interpersonal skills with an outgoing and professional demeanor.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Must hold a current Food Handler’s Permit.
  
  

• Ability to work six days per week with flexibility, including long hours and 24-hour on-call availability when needed.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
  
  

• Accommodation
  
  

• Health insurance
  
  

• Uniforms
  
  

If you're a hospitality professional with a passion for people, food, music, and culture,and you're ready to shape the future of one of the Caribbean’s most iconic luxury resorts,this is your opportunity.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.