The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Welcomes Jobin Thomas as New Chef de Cuisine of Bleuwater
Jobin Thomas will oversee Bleuwater’s food and beverage offerings and operations.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (March 9, 2022) – The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Jobin Thomas as Chef de Cuisine of Bleuwater, one of the property’s four distinct dining outlets, offering a fine dining Asian experience alongside breathtaking unobstructed views of Great Bay.
“The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, has a well-deserved reputation as one of the Caribbean’s finest culinary destinations and I am honored to join the Ladies and Gentlemen here to bring my techniques, inspired concepts and style to enliven the senses and create a unique dining experience at Bleuwater.” Thomas said.
Born in Bangalore, India, Jobin was exposed to a culture of color and light, numerous flavors, and textures, which instilled his early passion for food. His cooking career began in Toronto at the age of 15, where he learned about French cuisine at various renowned restaurants. At the young age of 19, Jobin was nominated for the Hawksworth Young Chef Competition where he finished as a semi-finalist. After graduating from culinary school, Jobin joined the kitchen staff at TOCA, the acclaimed restaurant within The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. There, he worked closely with consulting Michelin-star Chef Oliver Glowig and Executive Chef Paul Shewchuk while moving his way up to the position of Restaurant Chef.
In his new role, Jobin will oversee Bleuwater’s food and beverage offerings and operations including managing talented kitchen staff and applying his unique culinary expertise to curate innovative dining experiences.
Bleuwater features Asian-inspired dishes that incorporate island flavors, fresh seafood, and locally-sourced ingredients, such as Caribbean Lobster Omelette and Caribbean Burritos for breakfast, and Dishes like the Yellow Fin tuna Sasimi & mojito compressed watermelon creating a fun twist of flavors, Filipno Style Pork Lechon, Traditional Indian Butter Chicken, and Wok specialties at night. Bleuwater is one of four restaurants on property that allow guests to savor the vibrant flavors of the U.S.Virgin Islands.
For more information or reservations, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/stthomas.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott International, Inc., currently operates more than 100 hotels and over 45 residential properties in 30 countries and territories. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation, use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
Muzammel Huque Chy
Makkah, Saudi Arabia