Hospitality Executive Search for Hotels and Boutique Resorts
Hospitality Management Jobs (HMJ) is a hospitality recruitment agency that places senior leaders into hotels, resorts and private estates across Trinidad and Tobago. Our hospitality executive search covers the General Manager down to department heads, for city properties in Port of Spain and boutique resorts on Tobago’s southwest coast.
T&T is a small market. Experienced managerial roles rarely reach a job board, and the right candidate is usually employed elsewhere. HMJ finds passive candidates through a network built over 15 years inside luxury hospitality, then puts each one through screening for operational skill and for fit with your property, your team and the island lifestyle.
Ready to fill a senior role in Trinidad and Tobago? Book a call and tell us what your property needs.
A Recruitment Agency Led by a Hospitality Insider
Most recruitment agencies in the Caribbean recruit across every sector, from banking to energy. HMJ recruits for hospitality only, and our founder spent her career working inside the properties we now hire for.
Meet Chloë St-Cyr: 15+ Years Inside Luxury Resorts, From the Maldives to the Caribbean
Chloë St-Cyr founded HMJ after more than 15 years in luxury hotels and resorts across the Maldives, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. She knows what a remote island property asks of its Executive Committee because she has worked alongside one. That experience shapes every search: Chloë understands why a strong city-hotel manager can struggle on a small island, and which candidates thrive there.
Book a Call With Our Hospitality Recruiters
Speak with our hospitality recruitment specialists to discuss your hiring needs in Trinidad and Tobago. Book a call today and discover tailored recruitment support for finding exceptional hospitality professionals efficiently.
Executive Recruitment for Trinidad and Tobago's Twin-Island Hospitality Market
Trinidad and Tobago runs two hospitality economies under one flag. Trinidad is driven by business travel, conferences and the energy sector; Tobago depends on leisure tourism and smaller resorts. Executive recruitment here means finding leaders who can manage either, and sometimes both.
Business Travel in Port of Spain, Eco-Tourism in Tobago
Port of Spain hotels serve corporate guests, government delegations and the conference trade, with demand peaking around Carnival. A General Manager or Director of Sales in the capital needs strong revenue discipline and corporate account skills.
Tobago is different. Crown Point and the island’s quieter bays attract eco-tourism and boutique hospitality guests who expect personal, unhurried service. Property owners across both islands are also converting older hotels into boutique resorts. That shift creates demand for:
- An Operations Manager who can run a property through a renovation
- An Executive Chef who can build a menu around local produce and seafood
- A Guest Experience Manager suited to a small, high-touch resort
- A Financial Controller comfortable with lean, multi-skilled teams
Expatriates, CARICOM Nationals and the Work Permit Process
Many senior roles in Trinidad and Tobago go to expatriates when the local talent pool is thin. Non-nationals generally need a work permit before they start, so the hiring process must allow time for it. Qualified CARICOM nationals may be able to work under regional free-movement arrangements instead.
HMJ plans these requirements into the search process from the first conversation. We discuss the timeline with you up front, look at regional candidates from Guyana, the Bahamas and the wider West Indies alongside international ones, and make sure expatriates understand the realities of the role before an offer goes out.
Book a Consultation With Our Hotel Industry Recruiters
Plan your next hire around the real timeline. We will map local, regional and expatriate options in one consultation.
Hospitality Recruitment Services for Department Heads and C-Suite Leaders
HMJ’s recruitment services focus on permanent senior roles: department heads, Executive Committee members and C-suite leaders for hotels, resorts, private clubs and spas.
We recruit Executive Chefs and culinary directors who can lead a brigade and design menus for discerning guests. Candidates are assessed on cooking, cost control, leadership and kitchen culture. For Tobago resorts, we also look for an Executive Chef who enjoys working with local seafood, produce and smaller supplier networks.
An Executive Housekeeper sets the standard guests notice first: the room. We place housekeeping leaders who manage teams, linen and maintenance budgets, and inspection routines. Island properties need leaders who plan around supply delays and train new team members quickly, so we test for both during interviews and reference checks.
A Front Office Manager shapes the arrival, the check-out and every request between them. HMJ recruits front office leaders with strong systems knowledge, guest experience instincts and calm judgement under pressure. In Port of Spain business hotels, that means managing corporate accounts. On Tobago, it means a warm, personal welcome.
A Director of Food and Beverage controls one of a hotel's largest revenue lines. We recruit F&B leaders who manage outlets, banqueting, beverage programmes and margins together. Strong candidates read a profit and loss statement as fluently as a wine list, and train every outlet team to sell with confidence.
The Executive Committee decides how a property performs. HMJ recruits General Managers, Hotel Managers and directors who work well together under pressure. For pre-opening or rebranding projects, we can recruit several committee members in sequence so the leadership team arrives aligned. Shortlisting focuses on how each candidate fits the existing committee.
A Director of Human Resources protects your company culture and your ability to retain good staff. We recruit HR leaders who understand local labour practice, onboarding, training, talent management and employer branding. Good hotel HR leaders reduce turnover. That lowers recruitment costs for every other department in the property.
Why Choose HMJ for Luxury Hotel Management Recruitment
HMJ works as an extension of your leadership team. Every search is founder-led and confidential, and our recruitment process follows four clear steps.
Our Four-Step Recruitment Process, From Consultation to Reference Checks
- Needs assessment: A consultation with your owner, General Manager or Head of Human Resources to define the position criteria, reporting lines and the package.
- Candidate sourcing: We search our network and approach passive candidates who are not answering adverts, across the Caribbean, North America, Europe and beyond.
- Comprehensive interviews: Shortlisted candidates complete structured interviews on technical skill, leadership and cultural fit.
- Reference verification: We complete reference checks with former employers before you see a final shortlist.
This hiring process keeps time-to-hire realistic and gives you a small number of qualified candidates instead of a pile of CVs.
Lifestyle Fit and Retention, Not Just Placements
A senior hire who leaves after six months costs more than the original search. Island life is the usual reason. HMJ screens for lifestyle fit as carefully as for skills: we talk with candidates about distance from family, the pace of island living and the size of the expatriate community before they commit.
Retention continues after the placement. Chloë’s operational background means we can advise on onboarding, succession planning and leadership development, so your new leader settles in and stays.
Discuss Your Hiring Needs With Our Recruitment Specialists
Tell us about the role you need to fill. We will give you a straight view of the market.
Work With Hospitality Headhunters Who Know the Caribbean
HMJ recruits across the Caribbean, so candidates who succeed in one island market are often within reach for another. Our market knowledge and hospitality recruitment in Grenada, the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas give T&T employers access to managers who already understand small-island operations.
Book Your Call With Our Resort Management Recruiters
At HMJ, we help you find the right resort management professionals for your business. Book a call with our specialist recruiters to discuss your hiring goals, challenges, and ideal candidates. We’ll take the time to understand your resort, recommend a tailored recruitment approach, and connect you with experienced hospitality leaders who can make a lasting impact.
Start with a short call. We will outline the search, the timeline and the likely shortlist.
FAQ: Working With a Recruitment Firm in T&T
Do Your Recruitment Consultants Approach Passive Candidates?
Yes. Most top talent in T&T is already employed, and many of our placements come from people who were not looking for a new role. We approach them discreetly through our network and referrals, and we never share a client’s name until the candidate is genuinely interested.
Is HMJ a Hospitality Staffing Agency for Temporary Hotel Staff?
No. HMJ is an executive search firm, not a staffing agency for temporary or seasonal workers. We focus on permanent management positions and senior roles where a wrong hire is expensive. Urgent senior vacancy? Tell us early and we will plan the search around it.
Can You Hire an Executive Housekeeper and Front Office Manager at the Same Time?
Yes, often. Many properties hire several department heads together, especially before an opening or after a change of ownership. We run the searches in parallel and keep your interview schedule manageable. Our guide to hiring resort housekeeping managers covers what to look for.