Hotel Indigo Caribbean

A DC Global Talent Case Study

Pre-Opening Recruitment | Cayman Islands

The Brief

Hotel Indigo partnered with DC Global Talent to lead recruitment for its first-ever Caribbean property in the Cayman Islands. As a flagship opening, the project required a full leadership and management team aligned with the brand’s elevated service standards.

The Challenge

  • Recruiting for a pre-opening luxury property in a competitive island market

  • Sourcing candidates with proven luxury resort experience and Caribbean or remote-island backgrounds

  • Identifying leaders with pre-opening expertise and strong cultural alignment

  • Delivering results within an accelerated timeline ahead of launch

Our Approach

Targeted, Market-Led Recruitment

  • Leveraged our established Caribbean and global luxury hospitality network

  • Executed a focused go-to-market strategy to attract candidates aligned with both brand standards and market demands

  • Prioritized candidates with pre-opening and lifestyle hospitality experience

  • Provided in-depth market guidance on compensation, relocation, and role expectations

  • Conducted rigorous pre-screening to assess leadership capability, operational strength, and cultural fit

  • Supported seamless communication between candidates and hotel leadership throughout the process including scheduling interviews, work permit processes, and more.

The Results

DC Global Talent successfully delivered key leadership hires across multiple departments, ensuring Hotel Indigo Caribbean opened with a strong, brand-aligned team in place.

Each placement reflected both the technical expertise and cultural sensibility required to bring the Hotel Indigo brand to life in the Caribbean.

Operational Leadership

  • Director of Front Office

  • Director of Housekeeping

Culinary Leadership

  • Executive Sous Chef 

  • Chef de Cuisine 

  • Executive Pastry Chef 

  • Junior Sous Chef

Food & Beverage Management

  • Assistant Director of F&B

  • Beverage Manager

  • F&B Manager, Rooftop

  • F&B Manager, All-Day Dining

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Kathie as my global talent recruiter and I can confidently say she is one of the best in her field. Kathie combines deep industry insight with a personalized, thoughtful approach that truly sets her apart. She took the time to understand my unique skills, aspirations, and career goals, providing invaluable guidance that helped me navigate the complexities of a competitive market."

    Robin Little

    Executive Sous Chef

  • "Katherine looks out for your best interests. Ensuring the fit works well for both parties. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills! Providing real time updates and feedback."

    Alisa Ali

    Executive Pastry Chef

  • "Daniela runs a highly regarded talent recruitment firm. She has been a fantastic partner for us over the years, supporting both of my Cayman Islands properties, Kimpton Seafire Resort and Hotel Indigo. Her team has consistently delivered outstanding results and has been instrumental in recruiting top-tier talent for our businesses."

    Massimo De Francesca
    Area Executive Chef

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The DC Global Talent Advantage

Discover why luxury brands around the world trust DC Global Talent

  • Exclusive focus on luxury hospitality recruitment, delivering deep market insight and access to top-tier talent.

  • A network of 300,000+ professionals across key hospitality markets worldwide.

  • A proprietary 10-step assessment process evaluating both technical capability and cultural fit.

  • Innovative video outreach designed to engage high-caliber passive candidates