Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas has appointed Basil Dean as its Executive Chef.

A native of Nassau, Bahamas, Dean will oversee the dining experiences at the resort’s four dining establishment when the adults-only, all-inclusive resort opens later this year.

Dean brings over 30 years of culinary experience to his position, with last 12 as an executive chef.

For the past two years, he has served as the executive chef at Grand Lucayan Resort and its all-inclusive Lighthouse Pointe Resort and Spa.

There, he was part of the pre-opening team for Lighthouse Pointe, oversaw the operations of eight food and beverage outlets – including menu creation, departmental training, coaching and standardization – managed special events, banquets and catering, and employee training in HAACP and food safety.

“Basil Dean’s culinary expertise will raise the bar on our dining experiences as he will infuse Bahamian culinary influences with international recipes resulting in delicious creations to please the most discerning palates,” said Benjamin Davis, the new general manager of Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas.

Dean will take on responsibility for four dining options at Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, including The Verandah, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, plus two a la carte restaurants open in the evening – Tings on a Stick, an á la carte shish kebab eatery serving a variety of fresh meat, seafood and vegetable kebobs; and Abbiocco, an Italian fine dining restaurant set in a casual atmosphere.

He will also oversee the poolside Chickcharnies Pizzeria & Grille, serving pizza, burgers, chicken and local favorites for lunch daily.