PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica – OCTOBER 12, 2017 – As executive chef of The Trident Hotel, Christian Ghisays will be responsible for the hotel’s culinary operations. In his role, Ghisays will oversee the property’s exquisite dining concepts, including The Veranda, an indoor/outdoor, luxury dining experience, Mike’s Supper Club, the hotel’s spin on a speakeasy with Japanese-Jamaican cuisine, and Time Bar along with the creation of customized menus for special events and private celebrations alongside the catering team.

With over 25 years of experience, Ghisays brings an extensive industry background serving esteemed properties from Europe to the Caribbean. Most recently, Ghisays served as head chef at the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Jamaica where he played a significant role in the opening and overseeing its 11 restaurants, while training 20 sous chefs to employee standards of Hyatt Hotels. Other notable roles include head chef at The Two Bulls in the United Kingdom, executive chef at Jakes Hotel in Jamaica, and senior executive sous chef at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort in St. Lucia.

In addition to his hospitality and culinary career, Ghisays has been an advocate for multiple charities and nonprofit organizations. Following college at Campion College in Kingston, Jamaica, Ghisays served as a first responder for disasters and human relief at Essex Fire & Rescue Service, as well as St. John’s Ambulance London. Following these services, Ghisays continued to support the community through poverty alleviation at a charity boys home at St. Mary Jamaica.