Come for the food, stay for the service — in the hospitality game, never a truer word has been spoken. While the talented chefs set the menu, the service sets the scene for your meal, with staff putting their craft into motion day after day, night after night to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. From bartenders to maître d’s to wait staff, it’s time to celebrate the most outstanding service person. If there’s anyone you think we may have overlooked, be sure to add them in the comment box.
Everybody who votes goes in the draw to win one of three $1000 vouchers to be spent at one of the American Express Local Dining Collection locations — a list of which can be found here.
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Voting has now closed. The 2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes presented by American Express will be announced in the Winter issue of Denizen magazine (released on 23rd May, 2022).
The Denizen Hospo Heroes 2022 ‘Most Outstanding Service Person’ Shortlist:
Anna Haines, Ahi
Nina Bozas, Alma
Ricky Syal, Amano
Benjamin Mardel, Andiamo
Christian Matagi, Atelier
Sega Philippe, Azabu Mission Bay
Lorenzo Mazzola, Baduzzi
Leigh Warn, The Blue Breeze Inn
Leola King, Candela
Simon Benoit, Cazador
Kami Rai, Hello Beasty
Harrison Waugh, Hotel Ponsonby
Sophie Ingham, Hugo’s Bistro
Matteo Mannoni, Jervois Steak House
Omari Vigille, Lilian
Sebastian Tohovaka, Little Culprit
Pabloe Arasco Paz, Madame George
Cristiano Scaglioni, Non Solo Pizza
James Pain, Pici
Blair Russell, Ponsonby Road Bistro
Ellie Shin, Prego
Egor Petrov, Rooftop at QT
Oskar Zlatarevic, Siso
Bailey Mullin, Soul Bar & Bistro
Andy Curtis, SPQR
For more information on the 2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes presented by American Express, click here.
