Shaikh Abdul Samee Recognized as Commended Kitchen Manager of the Year at Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025
Kitopi's Production Leader Honored for Operational Excellence in Cloud Kitchen Management.
The Middle East culinary community celebrated operational excellence as Shaikh Abdul Samee, Assistant Production Manager at Kitopi, received the Commended Award for Kitchen Manager of the Year at the prestigious Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025. This recognition highlights Samee's exceptional ability to bridge culinary arts with industrial-scale kitchen operations in Dubai's dynamic food technology sector.
Currently serving as Assistant Production Manager (Executive Sous Chef) at Kitopi since April 2021, Samee has demonstrated remarkable leadership in one of the region's most innovative cloud kitchen environments. His commendation recognizes his unique skill set that combines traditional hospitality training with modern food production management, ensuring both quality and efficiency in high-volume operations.
Samee's hospitality journey began with formal training at Mumbai's Anjuman-I-Islam Institute of Hotel Management, followed by progressive roles in some of the UAE's most prestigious hotels. His experience spans luxury properties including Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Sofitel The Palm, and The Ritz-Carlton, where he served as Banquet Chef until 2021. This foundation in traditional hospitality prepared him for his current role at the forefront of food technology with Kitopi.
The Commended Award particularly acknowledges Samee's successful transition from luxury hotel kitchens to tech-driven food production. At Kitopi, he applies his expertise in food processing, hospitality management, and culinary arts to optimize operations in one of the region's leading cloud kitchen platforms. His certification in Hygiene Level 3 and Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED further demonstrates his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of kitchen safety and operations.
Samee's achievement underscores the evolving nature of kitchen management in the digital age, where culinary skills must be complemented by operational acumen. His recognition at these awards not only celebrates his individual accomplishments but also highlights Kitopi's leadership in redefining food service operations through technology.
As Dubai continues to innovate in the culinary space, professionals like Shaikh Abdul Samee represent the skilled leaders who ensure that technological advancement never comes at the expense of culinary quality. This commendation positions him as a role model for kitchen professionals navigating the intersection of hospitality and food tech.
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