About Us

Formerly known as the Bistro Soleil, Mark Jordan at the Beach is a joint venture between Patrick and Treena Burke, owners of The Atlantic Hotel, and Mark and Magda Jordan.

Mark has headed up the kitchen brigade at The Atlantic Hotel since his arrival in the island in 2004 and Ocean Restaurant has held a much coveted Michelin star for the last ten years.

The Team

Alex Zotter

Alex Zotter first came to Jersey in 2012 and stayed for almost two years before leaving to work in Portugal and Austria. In 2015 Alex returned to the island to become sous chef at Mark Jordan at the Beach. In November 2016 he was promoted to the position of head chef.

Originally from Vienna, Alex started his career at the age of 15 in a classic Austrian-French kitchen, The Berg Hotel Tulbinger Kogel. After that he gained more experience in Austria before going on to the Michelin-starred Essigbratlein restaurant in Germany and then the highly rated restaurant Martin Stein in Vienna.

Mark Jordan

Mark’s career started at the early age of 15 when he worked for Keith Floyd in Devon and over the years he has gained from the experience of working with many influential chefs such as Jean Christophe Novelli and Albert Roux.

Since joining the team at The Atlantic in 2004, Mark has enjoyed great success at Ocean Restaurant which is now one of the most highly ranked hotel restaurants in the UK with four AA Rosettes and a Michelin Star as well as at Mark Jordan at the Beach which is the proud holder of two AA Rosettes and a Michelin Bib Gourmand. He has also appeared in several TV shows.
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Magda Jordan

In 2003 Magda graduated from the University of Lodz with a Masters degree in Geography and Tourism and Hotel Studies and moved to the UK to serve an apprenticeship at Gilpin Lodge Hotel where she met her future husband, Mark Jordan.

Magda then worked at the five star Chester Grosvenor before relocating to Jersey with Mark in 2004 where she took up a position as a receptionist at The Atlantic Hotel. In 2007 Magda was promoted to Head Receptionist. Magda is also a qualified beautician and most recently gained a distinction in levels 1 and 2 of her bookkeeping course. Magda’s passions include her two children, skiing, dancing and of course being Manager at Mark Jordan at the Beach.

Andrew Guilfoyle

Originally from Lancashire, Andrew moved to Jersey in 2009. He began his career at The Atlantic Hotel as a commis waiter and made steady progress up the ladder there. In 2011 Andrew moved to the newly opened Mark Jordan at the Beach and was soon promoted to head waiter. In 2013 he took up the position of Front of House Manager.

Andrew’s love for hospitality, food and wine is constantly evolving. Away from work he has numerous hobbies including photography, art, fitness and social media. Andrew is forever out and about taking photos showing his passion for Jersey, nature and life in general.

The Atlantic Hotel and ocean restaurant

Mark Jordan at the Beach is a sister restaurant to Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel which has held a Michelin star for the last ten years and four AA Rosettes since 2012 making it one of the most highly rated restaurants on the island.

Sole Jersey member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, The Atlantic Hotel is situated on one of the most stunning sites in the Channel Islands. In longstanding family ownership, this world class small luxury hotel is set in extensive grounds adjoining La Moye golf course and enjoys dramatic views over St Ouen's Bay - a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty.