Grand Cayman’s Kimpton Seafire Resort Expands Culinary Team

The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa on Grand Cayman has expanded its culinary team.
The Seven Mile Beach property added executive sous chef Christian Gonzalez Ponce to the team, while promoting chef Andre Wilson to banquet chef and chef Abhimanyu “Abhi” Giuliani to chef de partie.
The trio will “help further elevate Seafire’s acclaimed restaurant and bar program across the resort’s three restaurants,” the property said in a statement.
“Since our opening, Kimpton Seafire has established itself as a true culinary destination, and we are thrilled to introduce our customers to the dynamic flavors and innovative techniques of Chef Christian, Chef Andre and Chef Abhi,” said Steve Andre. , general manager of the complex. . “We can’t wait to see – and taste – what they have in store in their new roles.”
Gonzalez Ponce’s resume includes work at the world famous restaurant El Bulli in Spain. He also opened an indigenous Spanish restaurant in Chile.
Wilson has worked with the Kimpton Seafire since 2016, where he was part of the pre-opening team.
Abhi has been serving the property since 2019; he will oversee the creation of the property’s pastries.
To learn more, visit Kimpton Seafire.