Culinary voyage in Ja

THE RESORT'S selection of restaurant and lounges presents the flavours of the tropics in distinct atmospheres to suit every taste. For fine dining, Jasmines serves 'Jamasian' cuisine, a marriage between Jamaican ingredients and Asian techniques. More intimate evenings are enjoyed in Horizons, which presents island-inspired dishes indoors or under the stars.

Mango's offers casual poolside dining with a choice of American, Caribbean and international dishes while the Reggae Jerk Centre allows you to savour traditional Jamaican specialties beachside. A favorite spot for premium rums and fine cigars is Cohoba's. The lobby terrace serves cocktails, tropical drinks and light fare, a relaxing setting overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Finally, The White Witch Restaurant, set atop the green hills of the golf course, offers a casual dining menu enhanced by breathtaking views of the mountains and the ocean.

Some of the many achievements and opportunities over the years include managerial and line employee cross-training overseas; task force assignment to assist United States properties in need of specialised support in culinary and service; importing international wine makers to educate ladies and gentlemen on wine industry; field trips to local producers to educate employees about key local brands; after just one year, ranked number one in Ritz-Carlton world in efficiency and speed of service by Gallup; provided training and support for one of our culinarians, Nickardo Whitlock, who represented Jamaica in the World Skills Competition in Helsinki in 2005, Nickardo received a gold medal in culinary display; appeared in high end magazines such as Food & Wine Magazine, Continental Magazine, Travel & Leisure, The Golfer among others.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXCELLENCE

The food and beverage team has exceeded the company's expectations and standards by engaging in over 1,032 online and training sessions in wines (approximately 525 hours on line).

Recently, in conjunction with Caribbean Producers and Concha Y Toro, one of Chile's largest wine producers, two employees who have successfully participated in the online wine training sessions, will be flown to Santiago de Chile for a three-day all-expense-paid hands-on training at Concha Y Toro.