Christina Antonio | Age 30
Lake Club Manager, Friday Harbour Resort, Innisfil, Ont.
Christina Antonio’s interest in travel and culinary experiences motivated her to pursue a career in hospitality. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate from the Hospitality and Tourism program at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Antonio began her career at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto where she discovered what luxury service has to offer.
Upon graduation, Antonio joined the Fairmont Royal York Hotel as the In-Room Dining (IRD) supervisor, marking her first leadership role. During her five-year tenure at the property, Antonio worked within all food-and-beverage outlets. In 2018, Antonio won Leader of the Month in recognition of her leadership development within her roles in the IRD department.
Two years ago, Antonio joined Friday Harbour Resort as the assistant manager when the Lake Club was in its pre-opening stage. She’s responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Lake Club’s facilities, including food and beverage, pool and fitness area and recreational programming, and successfully manages a department of roughly 30 employees.
