Jose Gomez

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort announces the appointment of Jose Gomez as Executive Chef. 

Jose Gomez joins Windjammer Landing with over 30 years' experience under his belt. He started his cooking career in San Juan, Puerto Rico and refined his skill set at The Culinary Institute of America. Having received expert training from several world-renowned chefs, including Roland Passot and Jean Georges Vongerichten, Gomez held Executive Chef positions at The Waldorf Astoria Panama and the Waldorf Astoria Reach in Key West, Florida. Most recently, he transformed the food and beverage programs at The Hyatt Ziva and The Hyatt Zilara in Jamaica.

As an islander himself, Jose Gomez describes Windjammer as, "'the perfect canvas to paint all his ideas." For example, he plans to bring on a new expert mixologist and rebrand the resort's fine dining option to offer an Asian fusion cuisine that will encompass Peruvian, Mexican and Japanese ingredients all with a Caribbean twist, boasting innovative and fresh sharing platters.

Chef Jose Gomez and his team will spearhead the resort's new "Farm to Table" initiative, building and nurturing relationships with local farmers, fishermen and livestock and poultry breeders. This will ensure the resort's produce remains local and fresh, which in turn continues to support the island's local economy. Windjammer Landing will use agricultural robots such as seeders, irrigation systems, and food waste control applications to minimize food waste. The resort also plans to fade out buffets, implement smart packaging options and ensure that private chefs are only available to guests on a high-demand basis. This will reduce their carbon footprint, support the local community, and preserve the resort's tranquil surroundings.