![]() As they say, the unseen eyes are always watching," he shared with the Business Observer, while holding firmly onto his trophy. I work in silence and I just give my best, no matter what. I'm extremely passionate, and dedicated, but I didn't really expect it. They actually motivate me," she said.Ĭhef of the Year Volae Williams, executive chef for ROK Hotel, was humbled by the award after working in the Corporate Area for just over a year now. I tell them, listen, we are going to be the best, not only in Jamaica, but the Caribbean, and from day one it wasn't hard because these people are naturally good at what they do, so it's not hard to motivate them. "I met my team two weeks before we opened and from day one we started motivating. Sherene Brown, food and beverage manager at ROK Hotel, explained that from inception, the team she manages has been easy to work with. The hotel will be celebrating its first anniversary on July 3. No other hotel was able to do that," she said proudly. You know why? Downtown gets a bad rap, but look who's taking home the award for best restaurant, best service and best chef. The Bartender Team of The Year Award was presented by Sergio Alvarado (second left), marketing manager, CAC, Mastercard, to the AC Hotel team (from left) Shane Young, mixologist Andre Guthrie, bar supervisor Hotel Manager Andre Harris Kerecia Whyte, mixologist Prince Daley, mixologist Shellie-Ann Norton, director of sales and marketing and Craig Edmunson, bar team lead. Despite this, she says the award speaks volume about the quality of the restaurant despite its location. The geographic location of the hotel has made it difficult for the team to draw in guests who had preconceived notions of the area. ![]() The feeling of elation and gratitude could be seen on Buckridge's face each time the hotel's name was called. I just feel so happy for the team because I just know how hard we work and how difficult it is to get people to come down to the hotel," said a teary-eyed Marlene Buckridge, director of sales and marketing, to the Jamaica Observer.Īlmost one year in operation and the ROK Hotel's commitment to good service has not gone unnoticed. The event, held recently on the lawns of Devon House in St Andrew, saw a downtown invasion when ROK Hotel made several appearances onstage to collect the Solomon Gardner Award for Outstanding Service, the Award for Best Sunday Spot, and the Chef of the Year. ![]() ROK Hotel Kingston copped the most awards at the 24th annual Table Talk Food Awards this year, including Restaurant of the Year. The ROK Hotel team of (from left) Marlene Buckridge, director of sales and marketing Executive Chef Volae Williams and Food & Beverage Manager Sherene Brown (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
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