Daniel Pictor, outlet manager, Bridges Sports Bar, Fairmont Dubai

Daniel Pictor was 15 years old when he joined the “Steak By Night” restaurant as a waiter in his hometown Swansea, in the UK. During his tenure, Pictor was promoted to a supervisor, becoming the youngest-ever 17-year-old leader in the team, and ultimately becoming a training manager in the same venue. Due to the late-night steakhouse concept, his working hours were from 6pm to 4am, in parallel to that, he was graduating high school. Pictor moved to Fairmont Dubai in January 2015 as Bridges Sports Bar manager, consequently taking on his first actual position at the hotel operations. His working hours were often extended until late hours in the morning, due to insufficient manning; however Pictor didn’t mind running between the tables and serving guests, as he knew that being a role model for the team was the most important.

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