Faisal Kaniyan nabs esteemed Kitchen Hero award

Dubai World Trade Centre’s Supervisor – Stewarding, Faisal Kaniyan bagged the prestigious ‘Kitchen Hero of the Year’ title at the 2017 Caterer Middle East Awards.

The Dubai World Trade Centre kitchen caters for up to 20,000 guests a day. In the nine years that Kaniyan has spent with the Dubai World Trade Centre, he has been the backbone of the stewarding team. Some of the events he catered to were MEBAA (The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association), Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Gulfood, Arab Health, and VIP royal weddings.

Kaniyan was not present at the event as he was travelling, his colleague, Abdul Aziz, chief steward at the Dubai World Trade Centre, collected the award on his behalf. Aziz said: “With this award and the recognition that comes with it, he [Kaniyan] can go anywhere, because the company has given this opportunity. This award will enable him to pursue better job opportunities and it will now motivate him to work harder.

“The award will now enable him to rise in the department, the management will also recommend a higher position for him.”

He added: “He always is positive and has a smile on his face, no matter what the circumstances. He’s very capable, and he definitely deserves this award.”

Kaniyan was selected by the judges for being ‘truly indispensable’ across one of Dubai’s largest event spaces. DMK, marketing manager MENA, Daniel Deliano, presented the award.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, Commis 1, M. I. Chamika Perera was the ‘Highly Commended’ nominee in this category.

Sponsors of the Caterer Middle East Awards include:  Gold sponsor DMK, TSSC, Ronai, MMI, Aramtec, MLA, Bragard, GEMCO, Unilever, SIAL, Party Social, Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino and Newby Teas.