PRESS RELEASE – THE 2017 Coco Resorts annual staff awards held at Golden Palm hailed the Food and Beverage Department (F&B) as the Department of the Year. This is the first time F&B has won the trophy which will proudly be displayed at the TiBananne Caribbean Bistro and Bar.
Executive Chef, Richardson Skinner, was honoured to receive the top award along with his extensive team who have all “kicked it up a notch” in 2017.
“We invested in a state-of-the-art kitchen and extended our restaurant to meet the expectations of today’s guests, corporate clients and increase in events, which has paid dividends. This award is for each and every team member — from bar, events, kitchen, restaurant, stores and all realms that make the TiBananne team the recipient of Department of the Year,” he said.
The coveted top nominated Employee of the Year, as chosen by all Heads of Departments (HODs) for their outstanding service above and beyond throughout the year and recipient of the “Star Awardee of the Year” went to Philip Sonson of the Maintenance Department.
Jean St. Rose, Maintenance Manager and General Manager, hailed Sonson for his Midas touch in keeping Coco Resorts running.
“Sonson has given 100% in dealing with every aspect requiring a number of skills,” St. Rose noted. “Philip has never said ‘no’ to any issues, and there have been some that were not pleasant. But he has been nothing but the ultimate professional and acted with grace, which made Philip our Star Awardee for 2017.”
Coco Resorts also celebrated the team member of the year with each HOD nominating an individual who excelled in 2017. The outstanding qualities of each winner who made a difference in their respective departments was explained to the audience by the HODs and the General Manager then presented certificates.