Jewel Resorts staff rewarded for excellence
TEAM MEMBERS of the three Jewel Resorts properties in St Ann – Runaway Bay, Paradise Cove and Dunn’s River who went the extra mile – in exceeding expectations and ensuring that guests were satisfied during their vacations were recognised recently.
Acknowledging their efforts, the resort chain went the extra mile in thanking them for their outstanding service over the past year.
At three different ceremonies, the bestperforming team members were honoured at what the chain dubbed ‘Excellence Awards’ and were showered with loads of goodies ranging from cash to appliances and vacations locally and overseas, among other gifts. Sponsors played a huge part in the events, donating a large percentage of the prizes offered to the workers.
Managing director for the three properties, Carol Bourke, while hailing the awardees, noted that the awards ceremonies represented a sense of accomplishment, dedication and passion to deliver on the promise “that as a resort company, we promote the act of exceeding expectations, sharing Jamaica’s culture and unique product and services that have become the hallmark of our brand”.
She remarked that with the resorts being owned and managed by Playa Hotels and Resorts since last year, their mission was to honour the past while embracing the future. “The sky is the limit for what we can achieve when we
work together,” Bourke noted.
“We continue to strive for excellence, knowing that we cannot rest on our laurels in this competitive environment. But with the committed associates that we have, nothing is impossible,” she added.
The season of awards started with Jewel Runaway Bay selecting Jamar Stewart as
Associate of the Year. Other notable winners included Manager of the Year, Delhalon ‘Don’ Minto; Supervisor of the Year, Kenya Campbell; Chef of the Year, Shauna-Gaye Anderson; Most Recognised, Renford Plunkett; Smile Awardee, Noel Allen; Jewel Ambassador, Deidre Kelly and Department of the Year, Housekeeping.
Dr Janet Dyer, managing director, HEART Trust/NTA, was the guest speaker, offering an inspiring discourse.
Over at Jewel Dunn’s River, Nigel Davis from the Grounds Department was recognised as Associate of the Year.
Other winners were Manager of the Year, Irvin Raymond, the restaurant manager; Supervisor of the Year, Gregory Richards from kitchen; Department of the Year, Housekeeping; Jewel Ambassador, Romaine Earle; Chef of the Year, Dwayne Davis; Bartender of the Year, Uton Hoilett; Best Smile, Shalice Taylor of the kitchen; and Most Recognised, Oshaine Cheeke.
After Jennifer ‘Jenny Jenny’ Small delivered a motivating speech to the team members, it was left to Richie Stephens to entertain the delighted team members.
Finally, Angella Henry of the Stewarding Department was selected Associate of the Year at Jewel Paradise Cove, picking up her award from General Manager Barbara Burton.
Manager of the Year was Huntley Fisher, and Supervisor of the Year was Steadman Wynter, who received the biggest round of applause after the announcement was made. A delighted watersports team accepted the Department of the Year award from Sharon Purser, while TJ Brown from the bar was the Most Recognised team member.