Atlantic Team
Patrick Burke, Managing Director
Educated at St Michael's School, Jersey and Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, Patrick gained an Honours Degree in Hotel and Catering at the University of Surrey. This was followed by management experience at two of London's leading five star hotels – The Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge and the Intercontinental at Hyde Park Corner. In 1987 Patrick succeeded his father as Managing Director of The Atlantic and soon embarked on a development programme to upgrade every aspect of the property – a process which led to The Atlantic's admission into membership of Small Luxury Hotels of the World in 1993 – and continues to this day. Current Chairman of the International Board of SLH, Patrick is married to Treena, also a Director of The Atlantic Hotel and they have three sons – Harry, George and Tom.
Jason Adams, General Manager
Having started his career as a chef at the Bath Spa Hotel and worked for Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons, Jason is understandably passionate about food. As General Manager of The Atlantic since January 2004, he was closely involved in the launch of Ocean Restaurant which recently won a Michelin Star and is ranked among the UK's top restaurants. His main aim is to further raise the already high standards at The Atlantic and to ensure that the hotel remains the friendliest and most welcoming on the island. Jason maintains a keen interest in life in the UK and visits regularly to catch up with family and friends and to sample the latest gourmet restaurants.
Kerry Adams, Events Manager
Kerry began her career in tourism and leisure at Warwick Castle – where she had the pleasure of meeting Princess Diana – before managing large events for a Midlands based hotel and a London events agency. Having moved to Jersey in 2004, Kerry now organises conferences, meetings, weddings and celebrations at The Atlantic. She loves progressing an event from initial enquiry through to the day itself, and finds that she builds very close relationships with clients, especially the brides and grooms who select The Atlantic for their special day.
Hayley Brockwell, Reservations Manager
A native islander, Hayley first joined The Atlantic after leaving college in 1982 and has now been with the hotel for 25 years. Currently Reservations Manager, she has experienced the evolution from manual bookings to a computerised system, the internet and e-mail, and she enjoys the day to day variety of her role and the contact she has with old and new guests. She loves The Atlantic's family atmosphere and friendly team, as well as Jersey's tranquil lanes and spectacular views. Away from The Atlantic, Hayley divides her time between visiting her family's timeshare in Tenerife and walking along the island's cliff paths. In 2005 she joined 1,400 others in the Itex Around Island Walk in aid of Jersey Hospice, walking nearly 48 miles in one weekend.
Sandro Tiboni, Restaurant Manager
As befits his Italian roots, Sandro has a deep love for great food, fine wine and lively conversation. As Restaurant Manager of the hotel's award winning Ocean Restaurant, Sandro believes that his role is to offer guests help and advice on menus and ingredients discreetly and unobtrusively. In a career spanning four decades, he has worked in Italy, France, Switzerland and now Jersey, where he is excited by the range and quality of local produce. Over the years he has had the privilege of serving several members of the Royal Family, as well as local and visiting celebrities, many of whom are regular visitors to The Atlantic and have become personal friends.
Mark Jordan, Head Chef
Mark decided at school that he would pursue a career as a chef, and his first job saw him spend three years with Keith Floyd before he met Jean Christophe Novelli. Novelli had a profound effect on Mark as he inspired him to create food of a Michelin Star standard by introducing him to the best combinations of ingredients which appeal to the five senses of cooking: smell, taste, texture, touch and sight. Mark joined The Atlantic as Head Chef in July 2004 from Gilpin Lodge Hotel near Windermere in The Lake District, having fallen in love with Jersey on his first visit. During a 20 year career, Mark has worked with some of the culinary world's leading lights, and it is this experience which has helped him to propel Ocean to its Michelin Star status.
