Eleven Staff - Bahamas

Giorgia was born and raised in Italy. She moved to the Bahamas more than 10 years ago while in the final stage of university to work with marine mammals. She fell in love with the Bahamian culture and environment. Giorgia worked at Dolphin Cay in Nassau, Bahamas, for several years as a Marine Mammal Specialist. Upon relocating to Harbour Island with her family, she became a private chef and eventually took on multiple responsibilities at Valentines Resort and Marina, where she worked as the Housekeeping Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Food and Beverage Manager. Giorgia is the Lodge Manager at Bahamas House and feels “life is what you make it,” and hopes to bring this mantra to Eleven’s Bahamian destination.

June Dean is a resident of Harbour Island who comes with 20 plus years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. A former manager with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, June’s journey began as a gift shop clerk and front desk representative at The Pink Sands Hotel. After realizing her love for hospitality she began certifying herself in many areas of hospitality including Sales and Marketing with Nova University. She is passionate about the industry and believes that all guests are VIP’s. June believes in five star service and will always ensure that her guests have such a memorable experience that they feel compelled to tell others about their stay!

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Arntrae is a proud husband and father-to-be as he is about to welcome his first bundle of joy. He is a tenacious young man who was born on the island of New Providence but spent most of his life in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Chef Arntrae developed a passion for cooking during his formative years in high school. His culinary journey began in his mother’s kitchen, where he learned the art of blending flavors and creating delicious meals for his siblings. After completing his formal culinary education at Lincoln Technical Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, Chef Arntrae embarked on a culinary adventure, traveling to different cities to learn about diverse cuisines. He spent time in North Lake, Jupiter, Wellington, Pembroke Pines, and Boca Raton, exploring the local food scene and gaining inspiration from the city’s vibrant culinary culture. Arntrae is a man whose passion has derived from the humbling beginnings as a dishwasher to now earning his way up to the start of his dream career as an Executive Chef. With a deep appreciation for international flavors, Chef Arntrae loves to experiment with different ingredients and techniques. He brings a creative and innovative approach to his culinary creations. He has a special fondness for creating dishes with pastas, BBQ’s and burgers and he enjoys incorporating unique flavors into those dishes. When not in the kitchen, Chef Arntrae enjoys spending time with his family, playing games like 2K24 and hosting basketball games in the South Eleuthera Night League which he founded with his friend, Jason. He was recently awarded by the Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture as a one of the Youth in Leadership award in South Eleuthera this year. He has a soft spot for the youth in the community and can often be found volunteering in youth Ministry at Fountain of Life Kingdom Ministries. Chef Arntrae’s culinary expertise extends beyond just cooking. He is also known for his organizational skills, particularity, and attention to detail. With just over 10 years of experience in the culinary industry, his mantra is “Never stop learning; be teachable and adaptable.