Dragan Rucnov, fairmont Bab al Bahr, Abu Dhabi Dragan Rucnov, fairmont Bab al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

Pastry Chef of the Year

Overview
Open to any pastry chef currently working in the Middle East. A good pastry chef will demonstrate flair and skill in every sweet created; whether he’s creating 20 or 200. This category is open to pastry chefs of both stand-alone and hotel operations.

Checkpoints

  • Chef’s knowledge of developments in the world of pastry is constantly evolving and he/she is able to adapt to consumer trends as they happen
  • Chef is innovative and uses initiative to try new things regularly
  • Chef is able to clearly demonstrate he/she is cost-conscious; market-conscious and environmentally-aware
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What we're looking for...

  • “The biggest impact was switching the current chocolate supplier to one of similar quality and distinction, but with a wider range of product at a lower cost, resulting in a cost saving of 60% in the last year alone.”
  • “He never stops taking on challenges. His next aim is for ours to be the best pastry kitchen in the country.”

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