Adam Braithwaite promoted to head chef at the Atlantic hotel in Jersey

Adam Braithwaite has been promoted to head chef of Ocean Restaurant at the Atlantic hotel in Jersey.

He will be working alongside executive chef Will Holland, who was appointed to the role in June 2017, to oversee the 13-strong brigade. Holland was previously head chef of the Coast in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

The pair have a history of teamwork. Braithwaite started his career at La Bécasse in Ludlow, where he first met Holland. Braithwaite then moved onto the Samling Hotel, Windermere, and the Isle of Eriska, Scotland, before reuniting with Holland at the Atlantic hotel.

Holland said: “Adam and I started at the Atlantic on the same day and since then he has given the hotel five dedicated years of service. He is a hugely talented and respected member of the team who was intrinsic to us achieving four-AA-rosettes in 2021.

“He is all I could ask for in right-hand man and this is a very well-deserved promotion.”

Patrick Burke, owner and managing director of the hotel, added: “Adam has served as Will’s senior sous chef since he joined the hotel, showing dedication and professionalism at all times.

“It is with great pleasure that we have been able to promote him to the position of head chef, giving him the recognition he truly deserves.

“This is also testament to Will’s continued success as executive chef, being the first time in his career he has been able to appoint a head chef within his team.”