Managing Director

Frenchman's Reef; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc Service

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group seeks an accomplished Managing Director to lead The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Buoy Haus Beach Resort, Autograph Collection, in St. Thomas.

This is a unique opportunity to steer a complex island destination, driving revenue, guest satisfaction, and market positioning while managing a large workforce across two resorts. Exceptional leadership and Caribbean hospitality insight are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven senior hospitality leadership in large-scale, luxury resorts.
• Ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans and measurable results.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, revenue optimization, and capital planning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with ownership, brand partners, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across both resorts, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives, Davidson Hospitality Group standards, and Marriott brand expectations.
• Develop and execute long-term business strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, market share, and sustainable asset performance.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a large, diverse workforce, fostering accountability, employee engagement, and a culture of service excellence.
• Oversee all aspects of resort performance, including operations, rooms, food and beverage, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, HR, and engineering.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial analysis to maximize profitability and protect long-term asset value.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Island hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Job description

Property Description

Join the elite team at The Westin at Frenchman's Reef in breathtaking St. Thomas! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Caribbean, our reimagined resort is where luxury meets tropical paradise. We're looking for passionate and driven individuals to help us deliver world-class hospitality in a setting like no other. With exceptional amenities, including pristine beaches, a state-of-the-art spa, multiple dining options, and endless adventure opportunities, The Westin at Frenchman's Reef offers a dynamic work environment where your talents can shine. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to create unforgettable experiences for our guests in one of the world's most coveted destinations. Elevate your career in hospitality by joining us and be a part of the excitement and energy at The Westin at Frenchman's Reef.

Overview

Are you a strategic, commercially driven hospitality leader with the vision and experience to lead a landmark resort in the Caribbean? Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Buoy Haus Beach Resort, Autograph Collection, in St. Thomas.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex resort destination and make a lasting impact on one of the island’s most significant hospitality operations. As the face of the resort and a prominent leader within the St. Thomas community, the Managing Director will oversee a large, diverse workforce, drive financial performance, strengthen market positioning, and deliver exceptional guest experiences across both Marriott-affiliated brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across both resorts, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives, Davidson Hospitality Group standards, and Marriott brand expectations.
• Develop and execute long-term business strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, market share, and sustainable asset performance.
• Serve as the face of the resort and a visible leader in the St. Thomas community, cultivating strong relationships with local stakeholders, government representatives, business partners, and community organizations.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a large, diverse workforce, fostering accountability, employee engagement, and a culture of service excellence while navigating the unique workforce dynamics of an island destination.
• Maintain a strong understanding of local culture and community expectations, applying thoughtful leadership to build credibility, strengthen relationships, and support organizational success.
• Oversee all aspects of resort performance, including operations, rooms, food and beverage, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, and engineering.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial analysis to maximize profitability while protecting the long-term value of the assets.
• Assess market trends, competitive positioning, and evolving luxury and leisure travel demand to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
• Navigate the logistical, staffing, supply chain, and operational complexities inherent in an island resort environment with resourcefulness and sound business judgment.
• Build a strong leadership team, establish clear performance expectations, and develop future talent through coaching, succession planning, and accountability.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while balancing the demands of a complex resort operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Significant senior-level hospitality leadership experience, ideally as a Managing Director or General Manager of a large-scale, complex, full-service or luxury resort.
• Prior island or Caribbean hospitality experience required, with a demonstrated understanding of island culture, local workforce dynamics, community relationships, and the operational realities of an island destination.
• Experience leading complex operations, multiple outlets, diverse teams, and significant revenue and expense budgets.
• Experience with a major hotel brand; Marriott brand experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of driving financial results, improving operational performance, and delivering strong guest satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and engage a large, diverse workforce in a demanding and dynamic operating environment.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans and measurable results.
• Exceptional financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue optimization, and capital planning.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to build productive relationships with ownership, brand partners, senior leadership, associates, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Adaptable, resilient leadership style with the ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands‑on operational execution.

Lead a Landmark Caribbean Destination

This is an opportunity for a proven hospitality executive to lead a high-profile resort destination, influence the broader island community, and shape the future of two distinctive Marriott-affiliated properties. If you bring the strategic perspective, cultural understanding, financial discipline, and leadership presence to succeed in a complex island environment, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.