Zozo's at Caneel Bay
Zozo's at Caneel Bay
Currently recruiting for the season from November 28th, 2026 to June 4th, 2027.
Zozo's at Caneel Bay is a Beach front Island dining experience. Our menu is Mediterranean / Caribbean-based. With our extensive wine collection and cocktail options, our hidden gem on St. John has been a favorite for over 25 years. Here we are a family and treat everyone with respect and love imagination. We thrive on teaching and learning together in our restaurant.
On our small Caribbean island, 75% national park and the most beautiful white sands and blue beaches St John in the US Virgin Islands a 30 minute flight south of Puerto Rico.
- Location
- Virgin Islands, U.S.
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Winter
- Staff size
- 25 Employees
- Housing
- Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
- Housing details
- Shared apartment, Private bedrooms with shared living room, kitchen, and only two employees per bathroom. Staff/family meals during work days.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Provided
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Zozo's at Caneel Bay
In our kitchen we need our employees to be on time and have experience in the culinary field. We are an experienced restaurant with a chef who wants to bring new life to the food we serve. Test things out, and experiment with us, while also being organized, clean, and responsible for yourself. Our employees are our family and respect everyone.
The Employee Experience
It's not an easy vacation living on a small island. We have all the amenities anyone from the States would need, and if you don't have it Amazon is just a click away. Anything can be delivered. Working hard and relaxing harder on your days off is how we play on our beaches. There are people from all over the world living here, that enjoy the nightlife at our restaurants, bars, casinos, and national parks. Always sunny, always warm.
We value People, Connections, Friendships and Community. Together on St. John everyone helps everyone. We don't believe in "I Can't." Down here we "Just Do It!"
At Zozo's we don't have Front of the House and Back of the House. This is Our House and together we succeed. We make sure we do not fail our customers or each other. We hope you feel the same way and want to become and remain part of our restaurant family.
Ideal Candidate
We would like to hear from open-minded, energetic, clean working cooks. Being optimistic about what could be and not allowing small pressures to become your downfall. Nothing is going to be handed to you. We want a team that loves food, we need experienced cooks that have at least 5 years as a line cook.
Room and Board
We do provide apartment housing. Part of the compensation package, that would be discussed if hired.
Private bedrooms per employee, with shared living space of living room and kitchen. Shared bathrooms are only by 2 employees per full bathroom. No pets allowed.
Basic layout, one apartment holds 4 employees with private bedrooms, and each pair of bedrooms shares a bathroom. The entire apartment also has a shared living room and kitchen.
Employee Perks
We provide delicious family meals daily. Depending on buyout celebrations, we are only open on week days, which if you work in restaurants that is amazing.
Getting Here and Getting Around
No need for a vehicle. Transportation to and from work is easy. Hitch a ride, take a taxi, hike in and take a calming walk or link up with the chef or sous chef to arrive to work. Don't worry we will get you to and from work safely.
For Fun
This is an island that is 75% National Park and surrounded by pristine beaches. Look up St. John US Virgin Islands and you will see we do not need to filter our oceans. We have water sports, hiking, and boat trips to the British Virgin Islands.
Current Job Openings
Line Cook / Grill / Saute / Pasta
We are seeking experienced line cooks. At least 5 years of experience in casual dining. Must be organized, reliable, and team oriented. Shifts are approximately 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Need to be comfortable with making all dishes from scratch (pasta, fabricate, sauces) experimenting with new fresh creations. We will change dishes every 2 weeks. Family meals always available on workdays, as well as staff housing. Please contact soon. Must be committed to staying for the full season (November 28th - June 5th) no exceptions.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and information to us at dlc91382@gmail.com if you are seriously interested. We make everything from scratch and would need workers that like to cook not a turn and burn place. We cannot wait to speak to you and hear what you want out of this new experience.
Contact Info
- Chef Daryl Crepeau
- dlc91382@gmail.com
- (614) 290-3996
- zozosatcaneelbay.com







