Akshay Nayyar, chef de cuisine (promoted to executive sous chef), Melia Dubai
ABOUT AKSHAY
Akshay started his culinary carrier in 2008, and in just five years he has grown from a management trainee to executive sous chef. Akshay first Joined Melia Dubai in 2011 as Chef de cuisine and became executive sous chef in February 2013 after demonstrating an excellent cuisine knowledge and presentation skills as well as leadership skills and attitude.
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WHY WAS HE NOMINATED?
In the absence of a Executive Chef, Akshay has chaired the implementation of HACCP at the hotel and completed all the cumbersome tasks and documentation necessary with the hotel’s hygiene manager. Akshay has also worked to reduce payroll and food cost by 25% YoY in comparison to last year as well as initiating training and culinary employee development, building up a strong team of culinary professionals which has helped secure F&B guest comment scores above 90%.
WHAT DID HIS TEAM SAY?
“Mr. Akshay has proved to be an asset for the company. He is among one of the youngest shining stars of future for which i don't doubt. His immaculate work standards, technical abilities and work quality has got him a recent promotion. In the absence of an executive chef, he has took over the responsibility and performed better than expected. i wish him all the success.” Rodrigo Molina, general manager.
WHAT DID HIS GUESTS SAY?
“Thanks to Chef Akshay @ Melia for making our dining experience an unforgettable moment. I remember my anniversary cake which had me and my wive's picture in sugar showpiece which he personally brought to our table and surprised us. This sense of pampering guests and taking care so well has made us a loyal customer to this hotel in bur Dubai. I wish him all the best for this award.” Manohar Hemrajani.
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