Click on 'Comment' to share your views on the results of the Caterer Award 2009. Click on 'Comment' to share your views on the results of the Caterer Award 2009.

WAITER OF THE YEAR

The winner of this category had to demonstrate broad knowledge of the outlet’s menu and the ingredients used — as well as the enthusiasm and ability to build a rapport with customers and take the initiative to problem-solve if necessary.

The six shortlisted candidates were:

• Daniel Coitzer, Asado, The Palace — The Old Town

• Gagan Deep Singh, Neos, The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai

• Evans Misiani, Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel

• Micah Negro Migiro, Rare, Desert Palm Dubai

• Ace Alzola Andal, Peacock Chinese Resturant, Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait

• Sarfraz Abbas Sarang, Wavebreaker, Hilton Kuwait Resort

Story continues below
Advertisement

Judges marked the winner out because of his dedication to ensuring guests a top experience, to collecting customer comment cards, and to problem-solving when necessary.

The nomination also mentioned how impressed the management was with this employee’s performance.

Our Waiter of the Year 2009 is…

• Daniel Coitzer, Asado, The Palace — The Old Town


Highly commended were Gagan Deep Singh from Neos, The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai and Evans Misiani from Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel.
 

Read on to see who won the Sommelier of the Year Award…