Jamal Small has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas
Bahamian native Jamal Small was appointed to the role of Executive Chef. A talented culinarian, he is passionate about creating exquisite dishes that highlight the diverse flavours of the Caribbean. Small most recently served as Corporate Chef for Sysco Foods. From 2012 to 2019, he was Executive Sous Chef at The Ocean Club, so he is highly familiar with the Resort operations and is well-known throughout the Resort. His experience, prior to The Ocean Club, includes serving as sous chef and chef de partie for Albany Resort, as well as in leading culinary roles at Baker's Bay, Marley Resort & Spa, and Atlantis.
Small holds a degree in Culinary Arts from The University of the Bahamas. He boasts an impressive array of achievements, including twice-named Taste of the Caribbean Chef of the Year. He was selected to participate in a three-year chef apprentice program, trained by renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa and Jean-Georges.
Highly committed to the local culinary community, Small generously shares his expertise with the next generation of chefs, supporting local community educational programs.