Hotelier's five outlet managers of 2011 identified

Today, we can exclusively reveal the shortlisted nominees for Hotelier Middle East’s Outlet Manager of the Year 2011.

For the Outlet Manager of the Year award, Hotelier is looking for a winner who can innovate, keep up with the competition and also increase covers and boost sales.

Staff training is essential and in shortlisting this category, Hotelier was focusing on outlet managers that emphasise team work and career progression to increase staff retention.

Regardless of the cuisine offered at their restaurant and whether it is a fine dining or casual set-up, evidence of good people management and attention to detail were the skills sought.

There were some excellent nominees, and the judges had a tough time choosing from all the entries. But in the end, the following five candidates stood out the most. The winner will be announced at the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2011 ceremony on October 19, at Madinat Jumeirah Dubai.

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Click throught to the next five pages to unveil the shortlisted nominees for Outlet Manager of the Year. 

Abdouh Sofiane, Relax@12 Bar Manager, Aloft Abu Dhabi

Alaa Eldin Abdelhady Abbas, operations manager, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa

Amit Panjabi, restaurant manager, Hilton Abu Dhabi

Hrach Tchekrekjian, restaurant manager, InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Sophie Girard, outlet manager, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai