Alan Greaney, The Ivy, Dubai Alan Greaney, The Ivy, Dubai

Waiter of the Year

Overview
This category is limited to waiters/waitresses working in a Middle East outlet. Hosts/Hostesses are not eligible to enter for this category. The award aims to recognise someone who excels in their role, aiding the smooth running of the outlet and enhancing the guests’ dining experience.

Checkpoints

  • Waiter knows the menu and the operation inside out
  • Waiter is personally able and is quickly able to build up a rapport with customers
  • Doesn’t wait to be told what to do and takes the initiative wherever possible, particularly with regard to problem solving
  • Waiter drives his/her own development and can demonstrate clear evidence of his/her career progression over the last year
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What we're looking for...

  • “She has a curiousity for other languages and for the four dominant cultures that visit the outlet, she has learned the basics in those languages and is thus able to break the ice between herself and the customer.”
  • “He’s a great team player and always assists team mates with his knowledge of the menu."

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