About the role

WE ARE HIRING! FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM LEAD Join the Shaka Caye Private Island Resort Team! We are seeking a motivated, organized, and service-driven Food & Beverage Team Lead to help oversee daily food and beverage operations while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who can motivate a team, maintain high service standards, and ensure smooth coordination between the restaurant, bar, kitchen, and other resort departments. ROLE OVERVIEW The Food & Beverage Team Lead supports the daily operations of the food and beverage department, supervises service staff, monitors service quality, and ensures guests receive friendly, professional, and efficient service.

Responsibilities

Supervise, motivate, and coordinate food and beverage staff.
Oversee restaurant, bar, and dining operations.
Assign duties and monitor staff performance.
Ensure excellent guest service and handle complaints professionally.
Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and service standards.
Monitor food presentation, beverage quality, inventory, and stock levels.
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures.
Coordinate with the kitchen and other departments on guest requests and events.
Train and support team members.
Prepare shift reports and assist with special events and resort activities.

Requirements

Must be willing to stay and work on the island with flexibility to adjust to occupancy levels during peak seasons.
Experience in food and beverage service; leadership experience preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
Knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, and sanitation.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Professional, dependable, honest, and team-oriented.
Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Must have a clean police record.

Preferred qualifications

Additional Assets:
Relevant hospitality training or certifications.
Knowledge of cocktails, wine, spirits, and beverage preparation for bartending applicants.
Experience with formal dining, table setting, and food presentation for serving applicants.
Experience providing personalized guest assistance and anticipating guest needs for butler applicants.
Candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn, reliability, professionalism, and a passion for hospitality are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Staff accommodation provided.
Meals provided during employment.
Work in a beautiful private island resort in Belize.
Be part of a friendly, professional, and supportive team.
Gain valuable experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development through ongoing training and learning.