Hozpitality Group’s Middle East F&B Excellence Awards 2025 Honors F&B Leaders in the region

A Night of Recognition and Celebration for the Region's Finest F&B Professionals atJW Marriott Dubai Marina

The Middle East F&B Excellence Awards 2025 took center stage last night at the prestigious JW Marriott Marina, uniting the region's leading food and beverage professionals for an evening of outstanding celebration and recognition. Organized by Hozpitality Group, the event celebrated the passion, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence that is redefining the F&B industry in the Middle East.

Powered by esteemed companies such as US Beef, Dr. Kitchen by Delta Foods & Airowater, category sponsors Welbilt, Masterbaker and Taaza Fresh, and partners including RAK Porcelain, Fushia Events, Absolute Frame, and Restofair RAK, ICCA Dubai and the Emirates Culinary Guild, the awards underscored the power of collaboration in elevating industry standards. The meticulously designed nomination and selection process-where companies put forward their top employees and leaders-ensured that only the most deserving individuals received their due accolades through a transparent and engaging voting system.

“The Middle East F&B Excellence Awards represent the heart and soul of our industry,” said Raj Bhatt, Founder, and CEO of Hozpitality Group. “We are thrilled to honor those who have continuously pushed the boundaries of innovation and service excellence. Tonight, we not only celebrate remarkable achievements but also inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders to set even higher benchmarks.”

Vandana Bhatt, Co-founder, and MD of Hozpitality Group, echoed these sentiments, stating, “This event is a tribute to the dedication and creativity of every individual in the F&B sector. It is truly heartening to see so many talented professionals come together under one roof to celebrate excellence. We remain committed to nurturing this talent and fostering an environment where outstanding service and innovation can thrive.”

The evening highlighted the region's vibrant and evolving F&B landscape, featuring renowned chefs, hospitality innovators, and industry trailblazers who continually surpass expectations. Beyond the awards, the event served as a robust platform for networking and collaboration, further strengthening the industry's collective resolve to drive continuous improvement.

As the curtains closed on another remarkable edition of the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards, the celebration reaffirmed Hozpitality Group's commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent, ensuring that the spirit of excellence continues to inspire and uplift the F&B community across the Middle East.

The winners for the Awards are:-

PERSONAL CATEGORY WINNERS F&B Server of the YearCommended Farhan Abbasi Food & Beverage Captain Bahi Ajman Palace HotelGold PULICATRA Jackson, Restaurant Supervisor, Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai F&B Hidden Gem of the YearCommended Elsa De Mesa Demi Chef De Partie Coral Beach Resort SharjahGold Julie Anne Ilustre Culinary Coordinator SLS Hotel and Residences Dubai F&B Hostess of the YearCommended Pooja Chauhan Hostess The Canvas Hotel DubaiGold Priyanka Fernandes, Hostess, Asha's Restaurant – Wafi Hospitality LLC F&B Marketing/PR Person of the YearCommended Natasha Patel Marketing Executive Riva Beach ClubGold NOEL DE JUAN Asst. Marketing Manager Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre Dubai F&B Manager of The YearCommended Ahmed Hammouda, F&B Manager, The Tower Plaza Hotel DubaiGold Chander Kant, F&B Manager, Doubletree by Hilton Dubai Al Jadaf F&B Director/Leader of the YearCommended Monsef Belmouden, Director of Food & Beverages InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & SpaGold Martin Drugan Group Director of F&B McGettigan Group Restaurant Manager of the YearCommended Hossam Garber Mohamed Assistant Operations Manager The Farm Restaurant – Al BarariGold Pradeep Nair, Restaurant Manager, Dusit Thani Dubai Bar / Beverage Manager of the YearCommended Rovelyn Ninal Magallanes Restaurant Supervisor Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBRGold Vipin Pachwan Assistant Bars Manager Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Hygiene Officer of the YearCommended Samreen Fatima Food Safety & Hygiene Manager Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel DubaiGold SIJOY CHEEROTHA JOSE Assistant Chief Steward Bahi Ajman palace hotel Barista of the YearCommended Raheem Omotola Bashiru Barista Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBRGold Ritik Sharma, Barista, Dusit Thani Dubai Bartender/Sommelier of the YearCommended Amin Mohamed Bartender Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira CreekGold Reyven Endrina Senior Bartender Kimpo I Conrad Dubai Culinary Person of the Year – Independent OutletCommended Leonardo Galati Head Chef The ArtisanGold Muchie Masunungure Executive Chef The Farm Restaurant – Al Barari Culinary Person of the Year – HotelCommended El Mehdi Naamane, Executive Chef, Doubletree by Hilton Dubai Al JadafGold Manuel Correa Operations Manager Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Restaurateur of the YearGold Paul Evans and Freek Teusink Co Founders Solutions Group CORPORATE CATEGORY WINNERS Best Ladies nightCommended Double Decker, Swissôtel Al Murooj DubaiGold Rohini by Little Miss India Best BrunchCommended Soul BeachGold Zero Gravity Best Beach ClubCommended Zero GravityGold Riva Beach Club Best Sports Bar/ PubCommended McGettigan's JLTGold Seven Sports Bar Best Rooftop BarCommended Creek View Lounge, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira CreekGold Brick rooftop kitchen & bar – Aloft Abu Dhabi Best Sunset SpotCommended View 180Gold Wyndham Grand hotel Ajman Best Steakhouse GrillCommended FrevoGold STK Best Romantic SpotGold Treehouse, Taj Dubai Best Dinner VenueCommended Jadaf Lokal, DoubleTree By Hilton Dubai Al JadafGold Thai Chi – Wafi Hospitality LLC Best Bakery/PastryGold Laduree Best Live Music VenueCommended Up on the 10th, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira CreekGold Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge in Paramount Hotel Dubai, Best Restaurant BarCommended Estrellas Rooftop LoungeGold Lilly's Bar & Restaurant Business Bay, Canal Central Hotel Business Bay Dubai Best New RestaurantGold Amwa, Address Beach Resort Fujairah Best Restaurant- Casual DiningCommended Streat Culture, DoubleTree By Hilton Dubai Al JadafGold Seascape Restaurant (Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche) Best Restaurant- Fine DiningCommended Varq, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, DubaiGold Kinara by Vikas Khanna Best Restaurant- Street FoodCommended 24th Street, Dusit Thani DubaiGold Asha's Restaurant – Wafi Hospitality LLC Best Outlet- Sweets and DessertsCommended BikanervalaGold The Mill – Al Barari Nightclub/Lounge of the YearCommended D70 Bar at Millennium Airport Hotel DubaiGold Frenia – voco Dubai The Palm Restaurant Team of The Year- HotelCommended King's Grill Restaurant (Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman)Gold The Collective by Market Cafe Restaurant Team of the Year – OthersCommended Maiora RestaurantGold Signature By Sanjeev Kapoor Outside Catering Team of the YearCommended Slices CateringGold DWTC Hospitality team Best Homegrown Brand of the YearCommended Off the Hook RestaurantGold The Farm Restaurant – Al Barari
Judges Choice AwardF&B Champion of the Year Al Maghrabi Ashraf, Director of F&B, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm JumeirahF&B Leader of the Year F&B General Manager of the YearCulinary Leader of the Year Ruan Potgieter Executive Chef Emaar- Arabian Ranches Golf ClubBest Dinner Venue of the Year Dragon's Place, Bahi Ajman Palace HotelHidden Gem of the Year Princess Belches F&B Coordinator Movenpick Jumeirah Lakes TowersBest Rooftop Bar of the Year Pure Sky Lounge and Dining – HiltonDubai The WalkBest Seafood Restaurant of the Year Casa Samak Restaurant, Coral Beach Resort SharjahRestaurant Manager of the Year Vladyslav Rybalko Outlet Manager NH Collection Dubai The PalmBest Steakhouse of the Year The Hide Brasserie/ SteakhouseGourmet Steakhouse of the Year Prime68 Steakhouse
F&B Leaders Powerlist WinnersAlexis Molatte, Food and Beverage Manager, Address HotelsBasel Abboud, Director of Food & Beverage, Grand Millennium Al Wahda Abu DhabiChandana Nissanka, Cluster Food & Beverage Manager, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel AjmanJahfer Sadikh, Head of Food and Beverage, JW Marriott Hotel MarinaMaher Makdisi, F&B Operations Manager, Movenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel & Convention Centre DubaiMohan Raj, F & B General Manager, Wafi HospitalityRajan Malik, Director of Operations, AB International RestaurantsSoumajit Chaki, F&B Manager, Bahi Ajman Palace HotelVinay Madhav, F&B Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira CreekYogesh Prakash, Complex Director of Food & Beverage, W Dubai | The Westin | Le Meridien Mina Seyahi

About Hozpitality Group:Hozpitality Group is a leading name in the global hospitality industry, providing a platform for professionals to connect, share, and celebrate excellence in hospitality. With a strong presence in Dubai and India, Hozpitality Group hosts prestigious events, including the Middle East Chef Excellence Awards, to recognize and honor outstanding achievements in the industry.

Hozpitality.com is an online platform for professionals from Hotels, Restaurants, Airlines, Travel agencies, Clubs, Cruise Lines, Cinemas, Spas, Schools, Suppliers and Retail. Hozpitality offers Branding options, A Community Network for Employers and Job seekers, a directory of Hospitality Suppliers, Latest Hospitality News, Hotel News, Movements and Appointments and Hospitality Announcements Hotel Industry Recruitment, Professional CV designing, Hospitality Courses etc. We provide an effective platform where all hospitality professionals can come together, network and benefit.

Hozpitality.com offers a selection of best Hotel Management Institutes, Schools and Universities and Hotel management Courses. Hospitality Students can search and apply for Hotel management Courses and join the School's Alumni and network with their colleagues. Hozpitality also offers a Market Place for Hospitality Suppliers where Hospitality Products, Services, Offers and Deals can be listed and sold to millions of Global Hospitality professionals.

Hozpitality reaches out to over 1.2 million professionals thru its 2 group websites, www.hozpitality.com and www.hozpitalityplus.com with Registered Members and Social Media from over 186 countries.

The dedicated hospitality Media and News website Hozpitalityplus.com, publishes and shares Latest Hospitality News, Announcements, Hotel openings, Promotions, Events, Hospitality Movements and Appointments and Hospitality announcements, Reviews, Blogs etc.

Hozpitality Consultingis a Global Executive Search consultancy based out of Toronto, Canada. Our success lies in building a long-term relationship and delivering results quickly and efficiently for a “much lower cost”. We are experts in locating the best possible suitable executive and management candidates for placements in all types of hospitality organizations around the world. Through our matchless database, communication and networking, over the world, we provide our clients with the most skillful candidates.

“Hozpitality Buzz- The inside scoop” is a TV show based on the hospitality industry in Dubai and UAE, is in English and telecast-ed on a premier TV channel in Middle East & North Africa reaching out to approx. 10-12 million viewers. To know more about the TV show, Please log on to:- www.facebook.com/hozpitalitybuzz and https://www.youtube.com/Hozpitality

Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awardsare presented to recognize top industry organizations which have shown skill, creativity, ingenuity and success in the Middle East & North Africa's growing hospitality industry. Logon to www.hozpitalityexcellenceawards.com

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