It has been a very busy Second Quarter at CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa. This was reported by General Manager, Mr. Stephane Zaharia, to the staff at the resort’s Second Quarterly Celebration 2013 hosted by Mr.Zaharia and Ms Carleen Gumbs, Human Resources Director, at Santorini Restaurant on Friday, June 14.
Mr.Zaharia said that the busy period experienced at the hotel was occasioned by several groups visiting the property; and two large golf tournaments – the Husband and Wife Tournament when thirty couples stayed at the resort, and the recent Open Golf Tournament.
He assured the staff that business at the resort was slowing returning to normal and that so far good progress had been made. He disclosed that several groups had already booked for next season. He thanked all the staff and their teams for a job well done, noting that the service and room renovations had helped to attract many to the groups of the resort.
His short address was followed by the presentation of awards.The winners at the Front of the House for the month of February 2013 were Jamal Hodge of Food and Beverage/Bar at the resort; Royston Wilson of Housekeeping at the resort; and Roxanne Richardson of Guest Services.
The winners from the Heart of the House, also for the month of February, were Diane Austin of Culinary; and Ezekiel Pascal of Turf Maintenance at the Golf Course. For the month of March, the winners at the Front of the House were Samaro Richardson of Food & Beverage at Café Mediterraneo at the resort; and Sharon Benjamin of Food & Beverage at Italia Restaurant at the Golf Club House. The winners at the Heart of the House, also for March, were Dwayne Richardson of the Laundry Department at the resort; and Maria Hodge of Housekeeping/Guest Services at the Golf Course.
For April, the winners at the Front of the House were Tomika Richardson of Venus Spa at the Resort; and Troy Gumbs of Guest Services at the Golf Course. The winners at the Heart of the House, also for April, were Esme Carty of the Laundry Department at the Resort, Albert Brooks of Security and Juan Carlos Rogers of Golf Maintenance.
All the winners received US$100, a framed certificate; a gift from the Boutique; and dinner for two at Santorini, Café Mediterraneo, Tokyo Bay or Italia Restaurant.
The Most Recognised Employee by guests was Vincent (Sam) Hodge of Food & Beverage. He received US$50; a plaque; and dinner for two at anyone of the four restaurants.
The winning Front of the House Team Leader was Aldrin Carty of Housekeeping; and Roger Wilkinson of Stewarding was the winner of the Heart of the House Team Leader. The Team Leaders of the Quarter received US$150; a plaque; and dinner for two. The Front of the House Supervisor was Melva Richardson of the Venus Spa; and the Heart of the House Supervisor was Lester Gumbs of Culinary. The Supervisors received US$250; a plaque; a spa treatment; and dinner for two. The Manager of the Quarter was Merla Smith of Front Office. She received US$250; a plaque; one night stay for two as well as lunch for two at Oyster Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten.
