Director of Restaurants

Job Description

The Director of Restaurants leads the resort’s dining operations, overseeing restaurants, bars, banquets and related guest-service areas. Candidates should have substantial luxury-hospitality or high-end restaurant management experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, budgeting, staffing, service standards and health regulations. A degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field is typically preferred. The role requires excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, commercial awareness, and confidence managing multicultural teams. The successful candidate is expected to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain Ritz-Carlton service standards, improve revenue and profitability, control costs, develop employees, coordinate with culinary and hotel departments, and remain visible and engaged during busy service periods.

Company Info

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman is a luxury beachfront resort located on Seven Mile Beach and operated under The Ritz-Carlton brand, part of Marriott International. The resort is known for highly personalized service, elegant accommodation, premium restaurants and bars, spa and wellness facilities, recreational activities, and distinctive island experiences. Its restaurants serve an international leisure and affluent travel market, requiring consistent attention to detail and polished hospitality standards. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where guest recognition, discretion, teamwork and professional presentation are highly valued. As a Marriott property, the resort may offer access to global training, career-development resources, employee travel programs and international mobility opportunities, subject to local terms and eligibility. The Director of Restaurants would work closely with hotel leadership, culinary teams, events, finance and front-office departments to support the resort’s overall commercial and guest-experience goals.

Destination Guide

Cayman Islands offers opportunities in tourism, hotels, restaurants, finance, construction, marine services, healthcare and professional business services. Hospitality is central to the economy, especially in Grand Cayman, where international resorts and restaurants employ experienced managers and skilled service professionals. The culture blends Caymanian traditions with Caribbean, British and international influences; people generally value courtesy, community and reliability. Lifestyle highlights include excellent beaches, diving, boating, warm weather and a strong dining scene, although imported goods and accommodation can make living costs high. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment, and the employer usually manages the application. Requirements, fees and eligibility vary by role and immigration status. Candidates should confirm whether housing, flights, insurance or relocation support are included. A valid passport, relevant qualifications, references and a clean background record are commonly required. Bringing dependents may involve additional permits and financial requirements.