This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain that serves Asian cuisine and demonstrates exceptional gastronomic and service excellence in Singapore. Eligible restaurants must be in operation for at least ONE year (at the point of nomination) and demonstrate a well-maintained standard of excellence.

Evaluation criteria:
  • Decor: The nominated restaurant has a well-designed and meticulously maintained space. The decor is appropriate for the location and suits the theme of the food.
  • Cleanliness: All areas of the restaurant must be kept clean, including the front of the house, the back of the house, employee areas, restrooms, and any other areas that are not visible to diners. Cleanliness also extends to employee hygiene.
  • Food and variety: The food served in the nominated restaurant has distinct and well-balanced flavours. Food is served with quality ingredients and the menu is frequently updated with new, seasonal dishes.
  • Service & Experience: The nominated restaurant is adequately staffed at all times and the service staff are welcoming and professional.
  • Consistency: The quality of the food, service, cleanliness and décor of the restaurant is constantly presented at the highest level.
  • Value: The pricing structure appropriately reflects all characteristics of the restaurant – food, service and the atmosphere of the nominated restaurant.

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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Participating countries includes Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Macau, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Cambodia.

This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain that serves Asian cuisine and demonstrates exceptional gastronomic and service excellence. Eligible restaurants must be in operation for at least ONE year (at the point of nomination) and demonstrate a well-maintained standard of excellence.

Evaluation criteria:
  • Decor: The nominated restaurant has a well-designed and meticulously maintained space. The decor is appropriate for the location and suits the theme of the food.
  • Cleanliness: All areas of the restaurant must be kept clean, including the front of the house, the back of the house, employee areas, restrooms, and any other areas that are not visible to diners. Cleanliness also extends to employee hygiene.
  • Food and variety: The food served in the nominated restaurant has distinct and well-balanced flavours. Food is served with quality ingredients and the menu is frequently updated with new, seasonal dishes.
  • Service & Experience: The nominated restaurant is adequately staffed at all times and the service staff are welcoming and professional.
  • Consistency: The quality of the food, service, cleanliness and decor of the restaurant is constantly presented at the highest level.
  • Value:  The pricing structure appropriately reflects all characteristics of the restaurant – food, service and the atmosphere of the nominated restaurant. 
     

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a Bar Manager who is professional and knowledgeable. The nominee demonstrates a high degree of competency in managing a successful bar operation in Singapore. Eligible nominees must be working as a Bar Manager for at least 6 MONTHS (at the point of nomination).
 
Evaluation criteria:
  • Professionalism: The nominee demonstrates an acute business sense and is proactive and disciplined in ensuring the bar performs to the best of its ability.
  • Guest relations: The nominee exhibits good interpersonal skills and is able to build a rapport with the guests. The nominee also understands the needs of the guests and does his/her best to exceed expectations.
  • Leadership: The nominee works well with the service staff and clearly defines each team member’s role, empowers his/her team to perform well and develops the skill of each team member.
  • Consistency: The nominee ensures that the establishment’s service standard is constantly kept at a high level.  
  • Innovative: The nominee is adept at adapting to emerging consumer trends and is open to new ideas on how to improve their establishment.

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a bar that provides an exquisite drinking experience for its patrons in Singapore.
The bar must have been in operation for at least 6 MONTHS (at the point of nomination).

Evaluation criteria:
  • Decor: The nominated bar has a well-designed and meticulously maintained space with a distinctive theme.
  • Beverage variety: The nominated bar should have a signatory selection of alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Cleanliness: All areas of the bar must be kept clean, including the front of the house, the back of the house, employee areas, restrooms, and any other areas that are not visible to customers. Cleanliness also extends to employee hygiene.
  • Value: The pricing structure appropriately reflects all characteristics of the bar – drinks, food, service and the atmosphere of the nominated bar. 
  • Service & Experience: The nominated bar is adequately staffed at all times and bartender is knowledgeable and professional.

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a Food and Beverage Manager who is professional, knowledgeable and who possesses a high degree of competence. Eligible nominees must be working in Singapore as a Food & Beverage Manager for at least ONE Year (at the point of nomination). The nominee must be directly involved and responsible for at least two food & beverage outlets and banquet facilities in a hotel environment in Singapore.

Evaluation criteria:
  • Professionalism: The nominee demonstrates an acute business sense and is proactive and disciplined in ensuring the restaurant performs to the best of its ability.
  • Guest relations: The nominee exhibits good interpersonal skills and is able to build a rapport with the guests. The nominee also understands the needs of the guests and does his/her best to exceed expectations.
  • Leadership: The nominee works well with the kitchen and service staff and clearly defines each team member’s role, empowers his/her team to perform well and develops the skill of each team member.
  • Consistency: The nominee ensures that the establishment’s service standard is constantly kept at a high level.  
  • Innovative: The nominee is adept at adapting to emerging consumer trends and is open to new ideas on how to improve their establishment.
* Overseas Development Programme 2017 Recipients will not be eligible for the attachment programme should they be selected as the recipient for the same award.
 

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a MICE/Banquet Manager who is professional, knowledgeable and possesses a high degree of competence. Eligible nominees must be working as a MICE/Banquet Manager for at least ONE year (at the point of nomination) and is directly involved and solely responsible for the banquet facilities in a hotel environment in Singapore.

Evaluation criteria:
  • Professionalism: The nominee demonstrates an acute business sense, is proactive and disciplined in ensuring the hotel performs to the best of its ability.
  • Guest relations: The nominee exhibits good interpersonal skills is able to build a rapport with the guests. The nominee and also understands the needs of the guests and does his/her best to exceed expectations.
  • Leadership: The nominee works well with the kitchen and service staff and clearly defines each team member’s role, empowers his/her team to perform well and develops the skill of each team member.
  • Consistency: The nominee ensures that the establishment’s service standard is constantly kept at a high level.  
  • Innovative: The nominee is adept at adapting to emerging consumer trends and is open to new ideas on how to improve their establishment.

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a new restaurant that demonstrates exceptional gastronomic and service excellence in Singapore. Eligible restaurants must be in operation for less than ONE year (at the point of nomination) and demonstrate a well-maintained standard of excellence.

Evaluation criteria:
  • Decor: The nominated restaurant has a well-designed and meticulously maintained space. The decor is appropriate for the location and suits the theme of the food.
  • Cleanliness: All areas of the restaurant must be kept clean, including the front of the house, the back of the house, employee areas, restrooms, and any other areas that are not visible to diners. Cleanliness also extends to employee hygiene.
  • Food and variety: The food served in the nominated restaurant has distinct and well-balanced flavours. Food is served with quality ingredients and the menu is frequently updated with new, seasonal dishes.
  • Service & Experience: The nominated restaurant is adequately staffed at all times and the service staff are welcoming and professional.
  • Consistency: The quality of the food, service, cleanliness and décor of the restaurant is constantly presented at the highest level.
  • Value: The pricing structure appropriately reflects all characteristics of the restaurant – food, service and the atmosphere of the nominated restaurant. 

* Finalists for New Restaurant of the Year award will be required to participate in the Luzerne’s Everyday Best Table competition
 

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a Restaurant Manager who is professional and knowledgeable. The nominee demonstrates a high degree of competency in managing a successful restaurant operation in Singapore. Eligible nominees must be working as a Restaurant Manager for at least 6 MONTHS (at the point of nomination).

Evaluation criteria:
  • Professionalism: The nominee demonstrates an acute business sense and is proactive and disciplined in ensuring the restaurant performs to the best of its ability.
  • Guest relations: The nominee exhibits good interpersonal skills and is able to build a rapport with the guests. The nominee also understands the needs of the guests and does his/her best to exceed expectations.
  • Leadership: The nominee works well with the kitchen and service staff and clearly defines each team member’s role, empowers his/her team to perform well and develops the skill of each team member.
  • Consistency: The nominee ensures that the establishment’s service standard is constantly kept at a high level.  
  • Innovative: The nominee is adept at adapting to emerging consumer trends and is open to new ideas on how to improve their establishment.
* Overseas Development Programme 2017 Recipients will not be eligible for the attachment programme should they be selected as the recipient for the same award

* Finalists for Restaurant Manager of the Year award will be required to participate in the Luzerne’s Everyday Best Table competition
 

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain that demonstrates exceptional gastronomic and service excellence in Singapore. Eligible restaurants must be in operation for at least ONE year (at the point of nomination) and demonstrate a well-maintained standard of excellence.


Evaluation criteria:
  • Decor: The nominated restaurant has a well-designed and meticulously maintained space. The decor is appropriate for the location and suits the theme of the food.
  • Cleanliness: All areas of the restaurant must be kept clean, including the front of the house, the back of the house, employee areas, restrooms, and any other areas that are not visible to diners. Cleanliness also extends to employee hygiene.
  • Food and variety: The food served in the nominated restaurant has distinct and well-balanced flavours. Food is served with quality ingredients and the menu is frequently updated with new, seasonal dishes.
  • Service & Experience: The nominated restaurant is adequately staffed at all times and the service staff are welcoming and professional.
  • Consistency: The quality of the food, service, cleanliness and decor of the restaurant is constantly presented at the highest level.
  • Value:  The pricing structure appropriately reflects all characteristics of the restaurant – food, service and the atmosphere of the nominated restaurant. 

* Finalists for Restaurant of the Year award will be required to participate in the Luzerne’s Everyday Best Table competition
 

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain that demonstrates exceptional gastronomic and service excellence. Eligible restaurants must be in operation for at least ONE year (at the point of nomination) and demonstrate a well-maintained standard of excellence.

Evaluation criteria:
  • Decor: The nominated restaurant has a well-designed and meticulously maintained space. The decor is appropriate for the location and suits the theme of the food.
  • Cleanliness: All areas of the restaurant must be kept clean, including the front of the house, the back of the house, employee areas, restrooms, and any other areas that are not visible to diners. Cleanliness also extends to employee hygiene.
  • Food and variety: The food served in the nominated restaurant has distinct and well-balanced flavours. Food is served with quality ingredients and the menu is frequently updated with new, seasonal dishes.
  • Service & Experience: The nominated restaurant is adequately staffed at all times and the service staff are welcoming and professional.
  • Consistency: The quality of the food, service, cleanliness and decor of the restaurant is constantly presented at the highest level.
  • Value:  The pricing structure appropriately reflects all characteristics of the restaurant – food, service and the atmosphere of the nominated restaurant. 

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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This award seeks to recognise an individual who is the owner of an independent or chain of successful restaurant(s) in Singapore. The nominee demonstrates an acute business sense and is proactive and disciplined in ensuring the restaurant performs to the best of its ability.

Evaluation criteria:
  • Guest relations: The nominee exhibits good interpersonal skills is able to build a rapport with the guests. The nominee and also understands the needs of the guests and does his/her best to exceed expectations.
  • Leadership: The nominee works well with the kitchen and service staff and clearly defines each team member’s role, empowers his/her team to perform well and develops the skill of each team member.
  • Consistency: The nominee ensures that the establishment’s service standard is constantly kept at a high level.  
  • Innovative: The nominee is adept at adapting to emerging consumer trends and is open to new ideas on how to improve their establishment.

* AOE2017 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in AOE2018.

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