One Ocean Resort & Spa Promotes James Victorino to Pastry Chef

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. May 14, 2015

ATLANTIC BEACH, FL. - May 14, 2015. James Victorino has been promoted to pastry chef at Azurea and One Ocean Resort & Spa, Northeast Florida's chic beachfront boutique resort in Atlantic Beach. Previously serving as pastry lead cook for the resort, Victorino will oversee a talented team of chefs to present innovative desserts and pastries for weddings, meetings and events at One Ocean Resort & Spa.

While earning his associate's degree in science from Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Fla., Victorino launched his culinary career studying under the executive pastry chef at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach. He developed his skill set as line cook and pastry assistant at Matthew's in Jacksonville before returning as a cook at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra. Demonstrating an ability to create delectable desserts, Victorino accepted the role of pastry chef where his duties included cake decorating, production of baked goods and on-site and off premise catering. Victorino joined One Ocean Resort & Spa as pastry lead cook, where his performance and attention to detail in all aspects of the party arena accelerated him to earn the role as pastry chef.

“I'm thrilled to have joined the One Ocean team, where the culinary culture is top notch in the South,” says James Victorino, pastry chef at One Ocean Resort & Spa.

“Chef James is extremely detail-oriented and has shown remarkable creativity during his time at One Ocean," says Culinary Director of Remington Hotels, Luxury Division, Ted Peters. "We're excited to showcase his perfectly executed pastries.”

Located on the beach, Azurea remains true to its local surroundings, providing an elegant, artfully inspired atmosphere, where a view of the ocean is accessible from any seat in the house. Playing host to Friends of James Beard, Azurea is one of a select few North Florida restaurants to have worked with the prestigious culinary organization. As a Wine Spectator award of excellence restaurant, Azurea has also earned the distinguished AAA four-diamond rating.

The 193 rooms and stylish suites at One Ocean Resort & Spa, recently named No. 2 Resort in Florida (Atlantic & Keys) by Conde Nast Traveler and ranked among Travel + Leisure's “World's Best Hotels,” are all adorned with One Ocean Docents, which serve as individualized, intuitive hosts. Acting as a private concierge for packing and unpacking luggage, steaming clothing, stocking amenity cabinets and providing delivery of hot beverages of choice each morning, the Docents take care of any guests' need.

As part of a collection of luxury hotels and resorts managed by Remington Hotels, One Ocean Resort & Spa is a AAA four-diamond-, Forbes Travel Guide four-star-rated property located 25 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The resort is nestled directly across from the picturesque Beaches Town Center, luring guests in with its brick-paved streets featuring an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries, ice-cream parlors and nightlife options.

For more information about One Ocean Resort & Spa, call (800) 874-6000. For more resort happenings and special offers, follow One Ocean on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Media Contact:
Autumn Mayfield
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850-422-9007