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  1. The one rule
  2. Warning signs
  3. What real employers do
  4. Check before you go further
  5. Report a job
  6. Read more

Most employers on Caribbean Hotel Jobs are real hotels, resorts and restaurants. But fake job offers are common in the Caribbean, especially for overseas and cruise jobs. A few simple checks keep you safe.

The one rule

Real employers never ask you to pay for a job. Not for applying, interviews, training, uniforms, medicals, travel, a visa or a work permit. If someone asks you for money, stop. It is a scam, even if the job looks real.

Warning signs

  • You are offered a job without an interview, or the pay is much higher than normal for the role.
  • Someone messages you first on WhatsApp, Telegram or Facebook about a job you did not apply for.
  • They ask for money, gift cards, crypto or a "refundable deposit".
  • They ask for your passport, bank details or ID before you have had a real interview.
  • They want you to "like", "review" or "rate" hotels online for pay. This is a known scam.
  • The email address is a free one (like Gmail) for a big hotel company, or the company name is spelled slightly wrong.
  • They push you to decide fast.

What real employers do

  • They interview you, often by WhatsApp video call, phone or in person.
  • They give you the job details in writing: pay, hours, housing, meals and start date.
  • If you need a work permit, the employer applies for it. Any official government fee is paid to the government, and the employer will explain who pays it.

Check before you go further

  • Look for the "Verified" tick on the employer's profile. It means we checked the business is real and registered.
  • Search the hotel's name and call its main phone number (from its own website) to ask if the job exists.
  • In Jamaica, check that a recruitment agency is on the Ministry of Labour and Social Security's list of licensed agencies.
  • Talk to someone you trust before you send documents or money anywhere.

Report a job

If a job on our site looks wrong, email hello@caribbeanhoteljobs.com with the link. We check every report and remove fake jobs. If you have lost money, also report it to the police in your country.

Read more

Our full guide covers common scams in the region and where to report them in each island: How to spot fake hotel job offers.