A Singapore-based company evolves as this year's winner of the SwissCham Excellence in People & Skills Development Award.
Marché Mövenpick Restaurants Singapore (Marché) has been honored for its dedication to the skills development of its employees. The Singapore-based company has evolved as the winner of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SwissCham) in People & Skills Development Award 2018.
Marché also works with local polytechnics and Institute of Higher Education (ITE) to provide internship opportunities to students. The Award, now in its second year, has been created by the SwissCham in Singapore.
Deeply Honored
«This is an important milestone for us and a reassurance to our training and development efforts in the region. We are deeply honored by this prestigious award,» Roger Nagler, director of Marché Restaurants Singapore, said.
Marché is a subsidiary company under Marché International, a global, innovative catering company with its roots in Switzerland. It has 180 businesses under its arm, managing over 2,800 employees in 11 countries.
Preparing for Industry 4.0
«Putting strong emphasis on the human factor and on talent development is key for preparing our society for industry 4.0», Tom Ludescher, Chairman of SwissCham, said. «Marché is a great example of adopting this model to the needs of the Singaporean market. Talent management and investing in the great local talent pool is not only becoming crucial for building up a sustainable business, but also warmly welcomed,» he added.
Marché adopts a unique European marketplace concept, where dishes are prepared before your eyes. Guests get to watch the entire cooking process, from choosing the ingredients right up to when their food is served to them.
