The Botany is a secluded, 20-villa luxury resort opening in 2026 on the western tip of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Botany Bay, The Botany is designed for travelers seeking an intimate, highly personalized escape where thoughtful service defines every moment. We are seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager to help bring that vision to life.
As one of the resort's founding leaders, you will shape the guest experience across every dining venue and occasion. Whether serving cocktails at sunset overlooking the Caribbean, orchestrating an elegant wedding reception, delivering breakfast to a private villa, or creating memorable moments in our signature restaurant, your leadership will ensure every experience feels seamless, gracious, and deeply personal.
What You'll Do
Lead daily operations across all food and beverage outlets, including fine dining, beach bar, pool service, in-villa dining, banquets, weddings, and special events.
Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a service team that delivers intuitive, personalized luxury hospitality.
Partner closely with the Executive Chef to ensure food, beverage, and service work together to create exceptional guest experiences.
Develop service standards, training programs, and operating procedures during pre-opening while fostering a culture of accountability and hospitality.
Oversee scheduling, labor management, inventory, beverage programming, purchasing, and financial performance.
Ensure flawless execution of weddings, celebrations, corporate retreats, and full-resort buyouts.
Build meaningful relationships with guests, anticipating needs and creating memorable experiences throughout their stay.
Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all operations.
Who You Are
An experienced Food & Beverage leader with at least five years of management experience in luxury resorts, including significant experience in Caribbean or island hospitality.
Comfortable overseeing multiple service styles and venues, from refined dining to relaxed beachfront experiences, while maintaining consistently high standards.
Experienced supporting luxury weddings, destination events, and exclusive resort buyouts where personalization and flawless execution are essential.
A visible, hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams and engaging directly with guests.
Financially disciplined, operationally organized, and committed to continuous improvement.
Warm, culturally aware, and passionate about creating experiences that guests remember long after they return home.
About The Botany
The Botany is a privately owned luxury resort and spa located within the Preserve at Botany Bay on the westernmost point of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Set among protected coastline, tropical forests, and panoramic ocean views, the resort offers an experience that feels both secluded and deeply connected to the natural and cultural richness of the island.
Opening with 20 ocean-facing villas, a destination spa, two pools, and multiple dining experiences, The Botany has been thoughtfully designed to become one of the Caribbean's most distinctive luxury resorts.
If you believe exceptional service is built on genuine hospitality, thoughtful leadership, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we invite you to help shape the future of The Botany.
Apply now and become part of the founding team at The Botany.
The Botany is committed to full compliance with Virgin Islands Department of Labor standards and all applicable labor laws
