The RMOY competition, now in its twelfth year, rewards the very best in the industry and is open to restaurant managers of all types of operation. This year was ‘exceptional’ according to the esteemed panel of judges who had an unenviable job of choosing the winner.
From 9am, the finalists took part in an intense day of testing and battled all day to win the prestigious 2022 title. Performing at their best were: Alexandros Kaloudas MIH of Hilton London Bankside, Gianluca Austin-Rizzo of Simpsons Restaurant, Birmingham, Raminta Mackeviciute of The Ivy Cobham Brasserie, Surrey, Jacob Pinder of Hotel Café Royal, London, James Brackley MIH of South Lodge Hotel, Abigail Clark of Charlie’s at Browns Hotel, Antonino Forte MIH of Galvin at Windows, Hilton Park Lane, Andrea Caldelari of Pan Pacific, Marco Mammone of Cameron House and George Young of Dakota Hotels.
The hard-fought day culminated in the finalist’s carrying out a final test in front of a specially invited VIP audience before Sarah Peters MIH IoH Head of Commercial & Events took to the stage for a lively and incredibly entertaining panel discussion. Cyrus Todiwala MBE FIH, Pervin Todiwala FIH and the first-ever RMOY winner, Peter Avis FIH were in the hot seats to recall some hilarious past experiences and their insights.
To thunderous applause, Abigail was crowned IoH UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2022 at the glittering Winner’s Reception. And as a double celebration, she announced it was her birthday too! What an amazing end to a perfect day. James Brackley MIH of South Lodge Hotel, was named runner up.
Speaking at the event, Robert Richardson FIH CEO of the IoH said: “If proof were ever needed how highly skilled our industry is, how dedicated, passionate and talented our extended hospitality family is, then our 2022 Restaurant Manager of the Year competition captured that perfectly. We crowed an incredible winner and runner up live on stage tonight. Everyone who made it through to the finals is a winner, and our industry is much better for the shinning examples they give. For Abigail to win on her birthday and on the eve of International Women’s Day could not have been more perfect” said Robert.
IoH I’m In Podcast host Phil Street FIH, tweeted on the night: “#RMOY2022 What an incredible event! This industry is bursting with talent! We need to shout about that from the rooftops. Congrats @IoH_Online for organising an industry-leading event #imin #legends“
A massive thanks to everyone at Hotel Café Royal for hosting us all day and for the gorgeous food and celebratory canapes, our sponsor Prosecco DOC for the delicious prosecco, our esteemed panel of judges and our live panel. But most of all, we’d like to thank all our amazing contestants who oozed professionalism and without whom there wouldn’t be a competition.
Entries for Restaurant Manager of the Year 2023 will open later this year.
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