Southampton West MP Scott Simmons has been promoted to evening manager at the Coral Beach & Tennis Club.

Mr Simmons started working for the Paget members-only club as a contractor and then joined the maintenance department as a full-time team member in August 2015.

He was recognised as the Colleague of the Year for 2016 and was later promoted to maintenance supervisor later that same year.

General manager Nik Bhola said he club’s ownership was pleased to recognise Mr Simmons’ contributions to the success of their operations once again.

“In this capacity Scott will be in a more guest interactive role and will have the opportunity to further enhance our member and guest experience,” Mr Bhola said.

Mr Simmons said he had enjoyed his six years working for the club.

“I look forward to this next exciting chapter,” he said. “Hospitality can be a challenging and rewarding industry, and I encourage more young Bermudians to pursue a variety of careers within it. I have seen first-hand how the training and development being offered can lead to progression.”

Mr Bhola said the club is putting forward a structure that will support growth in the future.

“In this newly created capacity, Mr Simmons will also be well positioned to provide an additional level of leadership support to all colleagues, our most valued asset, and the foundation of the exceptional service reputation we strive to uphold,” Mr Bhola said.

Mr Simmons has already started in his new post and has embarked on a new training programme tailored to set him up for success in his new capacity.