Seven Stars Resort, Turks & Caicos Appoints Kyle Kingrey as New Executive Chef
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos - September 18, 20130 - Seven Stars Resort, located on the island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, announces the appointment of Kyle Kingrey as its new Executive Chef. Chef Kingrey brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to his new position, where he will direct and oversee the resort's culinary experience across all three restaurants, as well as private events.
“Seven Stars Resort extends a warm welcome to Chef Kingrey, as he brings his skills, vision and distinctive, epicurean creations to the property,” said Bryan Guillot of the Thomas Lee Group, which manages sales and marketing on behalf of Seven Stars Resort. “To remain one of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, it is a top priority for us to deliver personalized service, a memorable guest experience, and world-class dining to our guests, and we are elated to have such a highly-skilled, high-demand and renowned chef now part of the Seven Stars team.”
Prior to joining Seven Stars Resort, Kingrey was the Chef de Cuisine at renowned New York restaurant, Beauty & Essex, where he not only managed the staff but also played an integral role in menu creation. Before his time at Beauty & Essex, Kingrey held positions at various resorts including The Buccaneer in St. Croix where he served as Executive Chef and The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ where he held a Sous Chef position. In addition to the resort experience Kingrey brings to Seven Stars, he has also made several television appearances and held various chef positions at notable restaurants around the world including Lavo, Las Vegas; Villa Madeline, St. Croix; and Vespa Bar, New York.
At Seven Stars Resort, Kingrey said he looks forward to utilizing local ingredients and developing seasonal menus that enhance the resort's award-winning dining options, which include:
- Seven, an exceptional culinary experience, featuring a blend of international flavors, spices and techniques along with the island's freshest seafood and steak.
- The Deck, an oceanfront, al fresco restaurant - recently expanded 3,300 sq. ft - where guests can enjoy island-inspired light fare, sundowners, mojitos and local brews overlooking Grace Bay.
- The Sand Dollar, offering pool- and beach-side service, Seven Stars staff serves refreshing cocktails and delightful lunch fare selections prepared with the freshest ingredients.
- 'Toes in the Sand' Dinner, the resort's famous candle-lit dinner offers a dining experience like no other, two can enjoy artfully prepared courses served directly on Grace Bay beach.
- Special Event Catering, from weddings to birthdays and every milestone in between, Seven Stars' chefs can create custom menus - simple or elaborate - for up to 200 guests.
- Beach BBQ and Bonfire, every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. guests can dance in the sand to live entertainment and watch the sun set over Grace Bay while enjoying signature drinks and Caribbean-inspired menu items.
“With Seven Stars' unmatched reputation and line-up of exciting enhancements to come, I can't think of a more ideal time to bring my culinary vision to the resort,” said Kingrey. “My goal is for our guests to come and savor truly unique dining experiences with unsurpassed ambiance, cuisine and service, without ever leaving the property.”
For more information on Seven Stars Resort's culinary program, visit www.SevenStarsGraceBay.com/theresort-dining.php. To book your next stay at Seven Stars Resort, contact reservations at 866-570-7777 or email [email protected]. To stay up-to-date on the latest news and travel deals from Seven Stars Resort, travelers and guests are invited to fan us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SevenStarsResort and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/7StarsResort.
About Seven Stars GRACE BAY
Framed by white-sand beaches and the marine preserve of Princess Alexandra National Park, Seven Stars embraces the natural environment and beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Seven Stars Resort features a magnificent pool that serves as its centerpiece, luxuriously appointed junior, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom suites, island inspired gourmet dining, a tranquil spa, a resort-owned catamaran offering daily excursions and complimentary water sports such as kayaking, surfing, snorkeling in the calm waters and along the acclaimed Grace Bay Beach. Recent accolades include being named to Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List as one of the World's Best Hotels and Resorts, Top 10 Ranked Resort in the Caribbean by U.S. News and World Report and being named one of the Top 10 Resorts in the Caribbean by TripAdvisor in their 2013 Traveler's Choice Awards, among others. For more information on Seven Stars Resort, visit www.SevenStarsGraceBay.com.
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