Balaiah Thiyagarajah
Laundry manager
InterContinental Al Khobar
While he may have a nice smile, it is Balaiah Thiyagarajah — or ‘Rajah’ to friends —achievements in the laundry that have won him a place on our awards long list.
Thiyagarajah has reduced the consumption of chemicals in the department by almost 50% through a cost-effective, chemical-usage control programme, according to general manager Josef Sorger.
He was also partly responsible for the hotel entering into a contract with the Park Inn Hotel Al Khobar to provide laundry services; generating an additional income for the hotel.
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“A person of mild demeanor, his greatest asset is his ever-smiling face and can-do attitude which augurs well for working better together,” says Sorger.
“Rajah’s a down-to-earth individual with a passion to make this hotel great. He is friendly and has won the admiration of his own staff and colleagues of other departments.”
Nov 19, 2009 , Maldives
Mr. Manoj Rai, He is the best Laundry Manager as since I joined shangri-la .his the one help me lots .his very helpful person very professional.
Nov 19, 2009 , India
Mr. Manoj Rai, He is the best Laundry Manager as I had started my carrier under him as a operator . And as per his guidance, motivation today I am also handling one of the laundry department in Luxury hotel of Taj group.People can understand what kind of input he gives to his subodinate to grow ...