Who most deserves the Commis Chef of the Year title? Who most deserves the Commis Chef of the Year title?

COMMIS CHEF OF THE YEAR

This role requires someone reliable, quick-learning and dedicated to the profession.

The four nominees who made the shortlist have demonstrated these skills and more, displaying clear progression over the past year, enthusiasm for training and developing new skills and ongoing commitment to the outlet and the team.

These shining examples of Commis Chefs are:

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• Akila Fernando, Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

This nomination lauded Akila’s drive, friendliness and total commitment to working as part of the team to do the best job possible, whatever the occasion.

His impressive progress since he joined the team has been marked by several promotions and training opportunities, all of which Akila has undertaken with his trademark enthusiasm.
 

 

• Prabakaran Manickam, The Meat Company, Souk Al Bahar

Prabakaran is another young chef who has quickly risen up the ranks, displaying “maturity and discipline well beyond his years”.

The nomination noted that although he has undertaken a whole range of duties — from stock-taking and dealing with suppliers to assisting senior chefs with trialling new dishes — Prabakaran is still always there to assist on training days, even if it is meant to be his day off.
 

 

• Gihan Waruna, Al Manzil Hotel

Gihan has displayed a steadfast work-ethic, confidently taking on a range of duties such looking after lunch buffet hot items for the Conservatory outlet as well as all hot room service menu items and the à la carte menu in two outlets.

The nomination also praised Gihan’s cheery, confident personality, along with his natural presence and professionalism.
 

 

• Ziad Al Obeid, Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait

Ziad’s motivation and his role as an excellent team player were praised in this nomination, along with his commitment to his work.

Another impressive mention was of his creative ability, and the fact that he constantly brings new ideas into the kitchen.

 

 

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