Baha Mar’s Family Island outreach and recruitment efforts continued in Exuma with residents receiving an in-depth presentation on the multibillion dollar resort.
Exuma residents also had an opportunity to learn about valuable job opportunities at the property from representatives of Rosewood, the Grand Hyatt, SLS LUX and the Baha Mar Casino & Hotel.
The Baha Mar Academy, the training and recruitment arm of Baha Mar, spent two days in August on the island, inviting members of the community to learn about these world-class hotel brands that will call Baha Mar home.
In speaking to the Baha Mar Academy team, many residents said they were interested in pursuing a career at Baha Mar to fulfill their desire to return “home” to New Providence to be a part of the largest luxury resort project in the history of the Caribbean.
“Baha Mar is committed to finding the best and brightest Bahamians from throughout the country to be a part of this transformative resort,” said Baha Mar’s Chief Operating Officer, Paul V. Pusateri.
“We will continue to search for those Bahamians with an aptitude and passion for service as we introduce Baha Mar to the world.”
The majority of residents on Exuma are already employed either directly or indirectly by the hospitality industry.
While the industry is traditionally considered to be ‘seasonal’, Baha Mar is building a year-round visitor experience that will transcend traditional tourist seasons.
Exuma is the third stop on the Baha Mar Academy’s Family Island outreach tour, following visits to Abaco and Grand Bahama earlier this year.
Baha Mar’s outreach will continue throughout the Family Islands with visits planned for Eleuthera and Long Island in September and October respectively.
Future team members are expected to possess an aptitude for service, pay exacting attention to detail, and be able to thrive as part of a team.
For more information on Baha Mar Academy’s Family Island outreach tour dates and career opportunities at Baha Mar, please follow Baha Mar Careers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or send an e-mail to careers@bahamar.com.
About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is set on 3,000 feet of white sandy beach just 10 minutes from Nassau's fully renovated and expanded international airport. It will feature an elite collection of hotel brands with gaming, entertainment, private residences, shopping and natural attractions that reflect an authentic Bahamian experience. The resort’s Grand Opening celebration is planned for Spring 2015. The Baha Mar Casino & Hotel includes a 1,000-room hotel and a 100,000-square-foot Las Vegas-style casino. Baha Mar also will include a 700-room Grand Hyatt, a 300-room SLS LUX, and a 200-room Rosewood. Amenities will include a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course; 200,000 square feet of flexible convention facilities, including a 2,000-seat entertainment venue; an ESPA spa; art galleries featuring Bahamian art; more than 40 restaurants, bars and clubs; global luxury designer and local artisan boutiques; and 20 acres of exquisitely landscaped beach and pool experiences, including a beachfront sanctuary with native Bahamian flora and fauna. In addition, upon completion of renovations, the all-inclusive Meliá Nassau Beach will become part of Baha Mar. For more information please visit www.bahamar.com.
(L-R): Baha Mar Academy Director, Kristin Wells; Outreach Associate, Jarrel Hall; SLS LUX at Baha Mar Regional Director of Human Resources, Denise Valdez; Hyatt Hotels Roving Director of Human Resources, Beth Cantor; Baha Mar Casino & Hotel Director of Employee Relations, Rachel Rolle and Rosewood at Baha Mar Training Manager, Clarence Albury.
