Atlantis Paradise Island appoints Anthony Hannan Senior Vice President Food & Beverage, Lenny Cumberbatch Vice President of Food & Beverage, and Samir Roonwal Executive Chef of Culinary Operations.
As the ultimate gastronomic epicenter for gourmands, foodies, and connoisseurs in the entire Caribbean, Atlantis Paradise Island continues to attract unparalleled culinary leadership to oversee the resort’s growing roster of restaurants, bars, lounges and nightclub experiences, including Atlantis’ three Michelin-starred chef restaurants: Fish by Chef José Andrés, Nobu by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and Paranza by Chef Michael White; plus, Silan and FIELDTRIP by James Beard Foundation award-winning Chefs Alon Shaya and JJ Johnson, respectively.
As Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage at Atlantis Paradise Island, Anthony Hannan brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Hannan has served as Director of Operations, Restaurants & Kitchens at Harrods London, Vice President Food & Beverage at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, and helmed operations at internationally acclaimed hotels and resorts including Crown City Melbourne, City of Dreams Manila, Resorts World Singapore, Raffles Singapore, and Fairmont Dubai, Peace Hotel Shanghai and Capella Sanya.
Lenny Cumberbatch joins the resort as Vice President of Food & Beverage. Cumberbatch has held several leadership roles at Atlantis Paradise Island and throughout the Caribbean including SLS Baha Mar and The Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort. Cumberbatch returns to Atlantis in his new role as Vice President of Food & Beverage. He holds a postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Roehampton and is an Adjunct Professor at University of The Bahamas.
Samir Roonwal joins Atlantis Paradise Island as Executive Chef of Culinary Operations. His impressive career spans over 30 years in luxury resorts. Previously, he was the Director of Culinary at Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire, and held senior positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Westin Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels.
“We are delighted to have Hannan, Cumberbatch and Roonwal join Atlantis Paradise Island, the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. Each brings a unique culinary and leadership perspective to the resort, and are a welcome addition to our world class operation,” said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director, Atlantis Paradise Island.
About Atlantis Paradise Island:
Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, is a dynamic destination and offers visitors bold multimillion-dollar renovations, exciting new partnerships, and reimagined guest experiences. Bahamian culture and the spirit of its beloved team members are the heart and soul of this iconic, legendary resort. Atlantis’ immersive programming connects guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of the Bahamas while remaining dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation.
Home to Aquaventure, one of the world’s largest waterparks, the 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides features 14 pools and five miles of white sand beaches. Atlantis is also home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, with over 65,000 aquatic animals from 250 species making their home in natural ocean-fed lagoons and habitats, including Dolphin Cay, the unparalleled marine animal conservation and education center created to provide guests with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s most fascinating mammals.
Atlantis has five unique lodging options: the grand, iconic newly renovated towers of The Royal, the family-friendly ambiance at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove, and residential-style living at The Reef.
Guests can choose from an impressive collection of over 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges with celebrity chef culinary masterpieces, including Fish by José Andrés, Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa, and Paranza by Michael White. With its unrivaled meeting and convention space and the well-appointed Atlantis Marina overlooking Marina Village, the Atlantis experiences are endless and unique to each traveler. Additional resort amenities include the tranquil Mandara Spa, a newly opened tennis and pickleball center, indoor and outdoor regulation basketball courts, a 500-seat movie theater, Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12, a gaming arcade, CRUSH- a teen nightclub, Jokers Wild comedy club, an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, the renowned and newly redecorated Atlantis Casino, and an array of luxury and boutique duty-free shopping.
In March 2025, Atlantis Paradise Island will host its third annual Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival. Attracting guests from all over the globe, the festival brings together the world’s top culinary personalities and celebrities like Alon Shaya, Baha Men, Bobby Flay, JJ Johnson, José Andrés, Kardea Brown, Katie Lee, Michael Symon, and Michael White.
For more information and reservations, please visit atlantisbahamas.com.
