School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
Staff Profile
 
Stephen Sanmugam (Alex) 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
 
stephen.s@taylord.edu.my


Subjects Taught
  • Current Trends in Hospitality
  • Practical Theory & Applied tech

Research Interests
  • Food & Beverage
  • Cultural & Heritage

Scholarly Activities/ Industry Experience
  • 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


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