Ziyad HeJamady Commended with Lifetime Achievement Award at Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025
Behind every great kitchen is a quiet leader—Ziyad’s decades of service in stewarding exemplify the heart and soul of hospitality.
Ziyad HeJamady, Chief Steward at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah & Hilton Dubai The Walk, was Commended in the Lifetime Achievement Award category at the Middle East Chef Excellence Awards 2025, hosted by Hozpitality Group on June 2nd at Address Sky View, Dubai. This honorable recognition is reserved for professionals who have devoted decades of their lives to excellence, consistency, and dedication in the hospitality and culinary industry.
With years of invaluable service, Ziyad has been a pillar of strength and reliability in the stewarding department. As Chief Steward, he has led his team with integrity, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency in the back-of-house—a role that is often overlooked but essential to the success of every kitchen.
Ziyad's commendation is a tribute to his lifelong commitment, mentorship to younger team members, and loyalty to the industry. His journey is a shining example of hard work, humility, and quiet leadership behind the scenes.
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