Four Seasons Resort Nevis has inaugurated a groundbreaking Manager-in-Training (MIT) initiative, selecting seven exceptional employees for an intensive 18-month leadership development program commencing February 1, 2026. This strategic investment in local talent development underscores the resort’s commitment to cultivating future leaders who will perpetuate the organization’s legacy of excellence and community engagement.
The comprehensive program identifies high-potential staff members across diverse departments: Kevin Raymond (Spa), Nykeisha Henry (People & Culture), Margaret Castro (Culinary), Michianna Austrie (Kids for All Seasons), Terrencia Nisbett (Food & Beverage), Tinari Chapman (Housekeeping), and Za’Miere Givace (Residences). These individuals were chosen based on their demonstrated embodiment of Four Seasons’ cultural values and service standards.
General Manager Avi Phookan emphasized the program’s strategic significance during the resort’s 35th anniversary celebrations in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “This initiative represents our deliberate investment in professionals who already exemplify our organizational culture and operational standards,” Phookan stated. “By empowering local talent, we ensure our leadership legacy maintains authenticity, resilience, and deep roots within the community we serve.”
The structured curriculum is designed to equip participants with advanced leadership capabilities, strategic decision-making competencies, and the confidence necessary to assume greater responsibilities. This developmental journey aims to simultaneously accelerate individual career progression while strengthening the resort’s competitive positioning as a Caribbean hospitality leader.
This workforce development strategy reflects Four Seasons’ forward-looking approach to talent management, ensuring the preservation of service excellence through successive generations while promoting internal career advancement opportunities for Caribbean hospitality professionals.