Rengarajan Rengasamy from Armani Hotel Dubai took home the much-coveted sommelier of the year award.
He wooed the judges with his ability to smash sales targets and his drive to improve the outlet through the introduction of new menu offerings and concepts.
Rajan is still a sommelier at Armani Hotel in the Japanese restaurant and he is actively involved in product selection, and works closely with the hotel sommelier, particularly when choosing sake and cigars, his area of expertise.
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The award has also become a motivation for Rajan, says a spokesperson, who continuously enhances his skills and inspires other colleagues to pursue their passion and dreams.
Rajan is currently completing a WSET (Wine Spirits Education Trust) diploma from London. His future plan is to focus on wines, spirits and cigars and someday own his own restaurant.
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