We love to compliment the chef, we love to laud the décor and we love to evaluate the service, but we never seem to bother with what goes on behind the kitchen doors, unless something goes wrong.

But it is the stewards who ensure the engines of our F&B experiences purr like kittens and in this Hotelier Middle East Awards list we honour them.

Sponsored by catering and hotel supplier A.Ronai, Stewarding Person of the Year is the awards that celebrates those who ensure we eat safely and smoothly – true heroes of the culinary world.

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An independent panel of judges selected by Hotelier Middle East will judge the nominees, with the winner to be announced at a glamorous awards ceremony on October 14 at Madinat Jumeirah.
The 10 nominees that have reached the long-list all report significant achievements and a dedication to their role, but who is your favourite to win?