Four Seasons Resort Nevis welcomes the appointment of Max Loayza to Director of Food and Beverage of the Caribbean resort. Since taking on the position, Max has overseen the Resort’s top-rated gourmet culinary program, focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and creativity.Max grew up in Ecuador in a family of restaurateurs, where he learned marinades, grilling and restaurant management principles at a very early age. Max left Ecuador for Switzerland to attend Les Roches Hotel Management School and from there, his international career took off. Max has held positions at various hotels and resorts throughout the world including St. Barth’s, Doha, Shanghai, Mexico, Maldives, and the former Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma in the Bahamas, for which he trained on Nevis for that resort’s opening as a young Food and Beverage Manager.Since his appointment, Loayza has helped develop the new beach bar called Kastawey, a relaxing and eclectic space that was inspired by the laid-back vibes of the Caribbean. At Kastawey, guests can enjoy delicious gourmet seafood inspired dishes and refreshing cocktails including the Kastawey Smash rum punch.