Andres Vargas Jr, manager – stewarding department, Madinat Jumeirah – Mina A Salam Hotel
About Andres,
Andres or ‘Andy’ joined Madinat Jumeirah as part of the pre-opening team in 2003. His career started as a seasonal steward and right away displayed his propensity for the work. He handled his initial assignment like a seasoned steward, only stopping a few times to check with his supervisor for clarifications. After one year of his tenure as a steward, there was no way for him but up, he was promoted to the capacity of Team Leader in the pre-opening of Al Qasr in 2004. The stewarding department is not only cleaning the back of the house, a large portion of it also consists of administrative work (e.g. F & B inventory, Department Budgeting, Equipment Procurement, Trainings, Chemical and Cleaning items Cost Control). After completing his one year as supervisor in Al Qasr, Andy transferred to the pre-opening of the Souk in 2005. His professionalism at work and full dedication is truly immeasurable. And 1-year later in 2006 he was promoted as Stewarding Assistant Manager in Mina A Salam where he first started his career. His expertise in organizing the logistics for large and very high profile events including the back of house assemblies was developed when he join the Conference & Incentives Team in the same year. From there on, Andy took care of the big events including Dubai World Cup for 5 years, Dubai International Film Festival, Art Dubai, Golf Events, Royal Weddings and many more. By the year 2010 before it ends, Jumeirah Hospitality had merged with Madinat Jumeirah and Andy took over the Back of House operations including outside catering and in house events. In 2011 he rejoined the Mina A Salam Team and was rewarded with the promotion to Stewarding Manager the position he still holds. Under his leadership, the Mina A Salam Hotel was awarded Grade “A” by the Dubai Municipality for its last HACCP Audit.
Above and beyond…
Andy is a well organised person not only at work but in his personal life as well. His organizational skills are extremely sound and he is respected both by his peers and subordinates. He has developed and implemented many of the Systems used today for HACCP, Step by Step cleaning procedures of equipment, Risk Assessment, Standard inventory system and is truly ensures complete follow up and sustenance of such systems.
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Testimonials
Andy is very friendly to all colleagues not only in the stewarding department. His leadership skill helps the colleague to build their self-confidence and learn to develop their talent which is very helpful to most of the stewarding colleagues. He always empowers his staff, upholds the integrity of the department and builds rapport to all people in the hotel. Indeed, Andy displays an image of being a role model.
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Oct 31, 2012 , United Arab Emirates
Mate, you deserve this oppurtunity more than anyone else. you showed your brilliance at work in a very handful manner which helps a lot of your colleagues to follow your steps. yoyou deserve to win this award as recognition to your exemplary performance throughout the years. you made a big contri...
Oct 29, 2012 , United Arab Emirates
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