I Made Yadnya:
“What is Good is Still Possible to be Improved”
 

I Made Yadnya has attained his present position as General Manager of Jatra Hotel by learning through more than 20-years of experience in the hotelier business in charge of various positions. Born in Tanjung Benoa in 1958 but living in Jimbaran, he started his career as cashier in Oberoi Hotel in 1981 following his graduation from Nusa Dua’s Academy of Tourism (STP). He moved to Nusa Dua Beach Hotel to be given the position of reservations officer in 1983, while being respectively in charge as store-man in Club Mediterranean, and assistant front office manager in Bali Sol, Sheraton Lagoon, Club Bali Mirage, and in Bali Gardenia in the period of 1985 - 1998. He gained the appointment as General Manager of Kuta’s Jatra Hotel working with the application of his motto: “What is good is still possible to be improved”. He always advises employees of hotels to have a strong commitment and motivation in providing the best service for the sake of guests’ satisfaction. “This is a central issue in facilitating in hotel’s marketing mix,” he said. (rd)

Ida Bagus Wisnaya Putra: Cooking up Professionalism

Cooking is his main hobby, which then brings us to his career. Ida Bagus Wisnaya Putra is the restaurant manager of Jatra Hotel, Kuta. Born in Gianyar in 1970,  he is married with two children. He spends most of his time experimenting with food. This hobby started in 1991 after this young man graduated from the tourism academy of Mapindo, Denpasar. Firstly he worked in an Italian Restaurant in Tuban, then a Mexican one in Kuta in 1992. Between 1995-1998 he jointed the Bounty Hotel group Kuta before taking the position as Restaurant Manager in Jatra Hotel, Kuta. His positive motivation drives him on to always do better. Whoever wants to get in touch with him should be welcome to contact him on (0361) 486 148. He stays in Buana Raya St., Gg. Buana Mekar IA/5 Denpasar. (rd)

TANJUNG BENOA – Bali Tropic Resort & Spa Team celebrated Christmas and New Year 2002/2003. Shown in the picture: IB Parwata, Executive Chef as Santa Claus and the management team.

Shopping at Traditional Markets

The Balinese are, in general, quite straight forward in regards to their daily diets. The staple food is rice, with vegetables, meat, and “sambal”, a hot sauce made from chilies. Though relatively simple, all together this makes a delicious meal, cooked at home from ingredients bought at traditional markets. If you manage to visit a traditional market on your trip to Bali, you will witness the purchasers and traders in a pleasant ‘battle’ as they bargain down for the lowest price. If one is lucky enough to have a family member working in the market, then there is no need for bargaining as the best price s always guaranteed!
Photographs show: (1) Stalls selling traditional food during public events such as traditional ceremonies and cockfights. (2) Traditional market provides commodities for sale from dawn to noon. (Photos & Texts by Gustra).