The competition is now in its 15th year, with the semi-final taking place on Friday 28th February 2025 at Hotel Cafe Royal. We are thrilled to confirm that all the finalists will receive a special follow-up mentoring session from one of the RMOY judges and a year’s free IoH membership!
The RMOY semi-finalists 2025 are:
Andrea Aiace – The Soho Hotel
Enzo Buonocore – The Ritz London
Amedeo Caterino MIH – Lanelay Hall Hotel and Spa
Fabrizia De Almeida Welman – Heckfield Place
Salvatore De Rosa AIH – Kerridges Bar and Grill at Corinthia London
Michael Fiducia AIH – Stirling’s, Hurricane Bar & Lounge, The Royal Automobile Club
Amarpreet Kaur Mann – Compass Group UK & Ire, Derby High School
Andrei-Sebastian Lixandru AIH – Dormy House Hotel
Andrea Marino – Sun Street Hotel
Imre Meszaros – Royal Automobile Club
Aman Narang – Milaanj at the Beehive
Joshua Oliver Ndirmbita – Estelle Manor
Antonio Palombo AIH – Marriott Hotels – Marriott Worsley Park
Alana Quigley – Gleneagles Hotel
Bharathkumar Ravichandran AIH – Estelle Manor
Maung Wai Lwin – La Petite Maison London
Cameron Walker AIH – Tollemache Arms
Pete Wayre MIH – The Kensington Hotel
All the semi-finalists had to show they fulfilled the role of Restaurant Manager, regardless of their job title. Showing they took responsibility for business performance and coordinated the operation of a restaurant.
The lucky semi-finalists will now progress to be judged on a range of tasks at The Hotel Café Royal on Friday 28 February 2025, in front of a panel of leading industry professionals
These will include being interviewed by industry professionals and tested on their Restaurant Management skills. With the top four candidates then asked to participate in a Restaurant Management Skills scenario in front of an invited VIP audience.
The day concludes with the live final, where the winner will be announced at the Restaurant Manager of the Year Winner’s Reception in front of industry guests, media, friends and family.
Aiming to acknowledge and reward the best in the industry, whether small individual boutique establishments, popular fine-dining sites or those part of a larger food and beverage operation, the competition has uncovered some formidable industry names in the past including Peter Avis FIH of London Hilton on Park Lane, who was the first person to scoop the title in 2009.
Along with the trophy and prestigious title of Restaurant Manager of the Year 2025, the winner will also receive:
Last year’s winner Jessica Thompson MIH, explained “If you are passionate about hospitality and in particular food and beverage, the Restaurant Manager competition is an opportunity you do not want to miss out on applying for.
“The whole experience was very well organised by IoH events team, from the application process, communication and briefings prior the competition to the full day at Hotel Cafe Royal.
“On the day there was heaps of support and encouragement throughout the whole process from the organisers, competitors and judge’s which makes you feel at ease and made the overall experience very enjoyable. It is a busy and challenging day, which requires you to focus and think on your feet but ultimately it’s about being yourself and showing others how you shine in your own hospitality environment.
“It is a great opportunity to connect and network with other hospitality professionals, make new friendships and connections that will provide new opportunities and possibilities for you to continue to thrive and grow within the hospitality industry which continues with you after the competition”.
Tickets to the Institute’s Restaurant Manager of the Year 2025 Winner’s Reception are available Book here.
Book your place at RMOY 2025 here
Thanks to our sponsors for helping us make this event happen.
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