Beaches Sandy Bay lauds team members

Geisha Murray (centre) is a picture of humility as she accepts her certificate from restaurants manager of Breezes Sandy Bay, Suzette Bailey (right). Murray was recognised for successfully completing a six-week training programme in the food and beverage department during the resort's quarterly awards recently. Sharing in the occasion is the hotel's new general manager, Rafael Fonseca.

Seventeen very elated team members at Beaches Sandy Bay Beach Resort were recently honoured for their dedicated service and professionalism at the resort's Quarterly Team Member Awards ceremony. The awardees topped the categories of most consistent, smile and courtesy and team member of the month for January to May 2006.

Held in the Dresdell Munroe Conference room at the Negril-based property, the function also saw 11 other team members being recognised for successfully completing a six-week training programme in the housekeeping and food and beverage departments. This training course was developed by former general manager Mr. Cummings and was aimed at providing individuals within the community with certain necessary hospitality skills.

learned basic Skills

The trainees in the F and B department learned basic skills like table setting, cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and the proper way of carving and decorating while those in housekeeping were trained to effectively clean rooms and public areas.

While there is no guarantee of employment, the programme, which began in late May, will allow those who have gained a pass, the opportunity to be first in line to get available positions in the property.

In addition, the 40-minute function also honoured income auditor Marva Scarlett who was voted the most environmentally aware team member of the quarter and Errol Reid of the maintenance department who was voted the supervisor of the quarter.