Mark Cole, Govt Chef at The Jamaica Pegasus and a beloved determine within the island’s culinary scene, was just lately honored with the distinguished Resort Supervisor of the 12 months award on the Jamaica Resort and Vacationer Affiliation’s (JHTA) sixty fourth Annual Normal Assembly and Awards Ceremony.
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Affectionately often known as the “Fats Chef,” Cole was celebrated not just for his culinary excellence but in addition for his management and mentorship inside Jamaica’s hospitality trade. His profession spans greater than three a long time, throughout which he has risen by the ranks from line prepare dinner to government chef, holding key roles at a number of of Jamaica’s high accommodations and resorts.
“All cooks are nice at cooking, however it’s the uncommon chosen few who mix wizardry within the kitchen with panache, sincerity, and a deft contact for mentorship,” mentioned Nicola Madden-Greig, Group Director of Advertising and marketing & Gross sales. “Chef Cole persistently shows these skills… This award may be very a lot deserved.”
Chef Cole’s resume contains overseeing state dinners for visiting royalty and heads of state at The Jamaica Pegasus, in addition to catering occasions at King’s Home and Jamaica Home. His clientele has included members of the British Royal Household, leaders from throughout Caricom, and dignitaries from nations together with america, Canada, and India.
Past the formal banquet tables, Cole has represented Jamaica on the worldwide stage, main the nationwide culinary crew to the Caribbean Resort & Tourism Affiliation’s annual Style of the Caribbean competitors. His private accolades embrace over 25 medals from the Jamaica Cultural Improvement Fee’s (JCDC) annual Culinary Arts Competitors and a gold medal win on the 2003 Style of the Caribbean.
Beneath his management, The Jamaica Pegasus culinary crew has additionally excelled. On the 2019 Style of Jamaica Culinary Competitors, Pegasus cooks earned six high awards, together with the coveted Chef of the 12 months and Pastry Chef of the 12 months titles.
Cole’s contributions had been instrumental in The Jamaica Pegasus incomes Jamaica’s Greatest M.I.C.E. Resort 2024 on the fifth Annual World M.I.C.E. Awards—marking the second time the lodge obtained the distinction throughout his tenure.
“It has been a pleasure seeing Mark proceed to develop and problem himself and his crew,” mentioned Kevin Hendrickson, Managing Director of The Courtleigh Hospitality Group. “His capability to make use of creativeness to raise conventional dishes to new heights is unmatched. A real champion of Jamaican gastronomy.”
The Jamaica Pegasus just lately accomplished a US$1 million renovation that upgraded its pool, pool bar, Zen gardens, and public areas, reinforcing its standing because the premier hospitality vacation spot in Kingston. With award-winning delicacies, impeccable service, and a newly refreshed resort-style setting, the lodge stays a flagship property in Jamaica’s capital—thanks in no small half to the regular hand and impressed palate of Govt Chef Mark Cole.
