School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Staff Profile
Stephen Sanmugam (Alex)
Program Director
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Hons) (International Hotel and Restaurant Management Specialization) Diploma in Hotel Management conducted by Singapore Hotel Association In collaboration with Malaysian Association of Hotels
Presented in 2nd Faculty Forum Topic of research – The effectiveness of POS system in 4 star hotel
Conducted Professional Butler Training outside of TCHT
(Puteri Pacific JB, Meritus Pelangi Langkawi)
Train Students for FHM theme table setting competition
Organize activities for students – Formula 1, Cameron Highland Study Tour, 1st Year Get Together
Had worked more than 20 years in Hospitality Industry
Guest Lectures Delivered
Dining Etiquette - Hin Hua High Schoool
Awards & Honours
Chairman’s Award for teaching excellence
My Skills 2008 Best overall winner for Restaurant category
Best Employee of ASIA PACIFIC 2004 {Sol Melia Hotels}
Best Employee of the year (2003, Melia Kuala Lumpur)
Final Five Finalist for Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2003-2004
Best Overall Medal of Excellence (Best overall student and Best Papers in General Business Studies and Food & Beverage) from Singapore Hotel Association
Gold Medal in Themed Table Setting for Culinaire Malaysia 2001
Silver Award in Themed Table Setting for Culinaire Malaysia 1999
Bronze Award in Themed Table Setting for Culinaire Malaysia 1997