RESTAURANT MANAGER OF THE YEAR
With so many nominations for this category, it was not an easy task to select just a handful of nominees for the shortlist — but ultimately, one nominee stood out as displaying some extra-special qualities.
The shortlisted candidates all displayed personable and approachable characters which had encouraged a loyal customer base, but they also focused on driving revenue and demonstrably improved operations at their outlets over the past year.
The shortlist comprised:
• Manuel Agustin, Benihana Restaurant, Al Bustan Rotana
• Stephan Karl, The Terrace, Park Hyatt
• Chadi Nahra, BiCE, Qasr Al Sharq, Jeddah
• Eric Francis Lobo, Al Diar Dana Hotel
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The winner is a man who's primary drive is his “flawless, friendly and discreet service in combination with attention to detail” according to the nomination, which also praised him for his exacting standards and dedication to his team.
His efforts to motivate his team and create a true ‘family’ atmosphere, combined with his success in increasing beverage sales by 15% while cutting beverage costs by 2%, marked this man out as a truly outstanding candidate.
The Restaurant Manager of the Year 2009 is...
• Chadi Nahra, BiCE, Qasr Al Sharq, Jeddah
Highly commended was Manuel Agustin, Benihana Restaurant, Al Bustan Rotana.
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