Tam Jai International Shines at HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development

HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tam Jai International Co. Limited ("TJI" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of the leading and renowned restaurant groups in Hong Kong, has been honoured with multiple awards at the prestigious HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2025, organised by the Hong Kong Management Association. The Group's District Manager Leadership Programme, "Jeh Jeh Back to School – Leading Local, Growing Global", received the Silver Award and the Excellence in Leadership Development Award in the Campaign Awards category. Additionally, TJI's Group Talent Development Manager, Ms Anki Chan, was named Trainer of the Year and Distinguished Trainer, while Group Assistant Talent Development Manager, Ms Phoebe Tam, earned the Outstanding New Trainer title.

Mr Daren Lau, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of TJI, said, "We are immensely proud that our first entry into this prestigious award programme has been met with such success. These recognitions are a powerful validation of our dedicated efforts and outstanding performance in talent cultivation. In today's ever-evolving and competitive food and beverage landscape, we firmly believe that our people—especially our frontline staff—are the backbone of our business and the key to our exceptional dining experience. Our 'Jeh Jeh Back to School – Leading Local, Growing Global' programme exemplifies our commitment to 'Uplifting People', by fostering a culture of continuous learning and empowering employee development. With a 'Will to Win, Passion to Serve' at the heart of our brand DNA, we remain steadfast in advancing our training and development endeavours for the Group's long-term sustainable growth."

Led by TJI's Group Chief People Officer, Mr Derek Wu, the Group partnered with HKU SPACE last year to launch the District Manager Leadership Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative tailored to empower the Group's frontline leaders for both local excellence and overseas expansion. Focusing on three key areas—Personal Effectiveness, Team Management and Task Management—the programme successfully equipped district managers with practical tools to excel, and instilled a strong "can-do" mindset, greater confidence and enhanced competencies in them. It culminated in a qualification accredited to Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3, enhancing both their professional credibility and long-term career prospects. This strategic investment in talent helped cultivate a highly motivated workforce, with each participating district manager achieving a 100% employee engagement score, far surpassing industry benchmarks.

Widely regarded as the industry's equivalent of the Oscars in Hong Kong, the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development is the only award of its kind in Hong Kong that gives public recognition of achievements in training and development to individuals as well as organisations.

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About Tam Jai International Co. Limited

As one of the leading restaurant groups in Hong Kong, TJI has rapidly expanded its network to over 240 stores across various markets, including Mainland China, Singapore, Japan, Australia and Malaysia, with plans to enter the Philippines. Apart from self-operating restaurants, the Group also adopts alternative models such as joint venture, franchise or strategic partnership for overseas markets. The Group's portfolio of distinguished brands includes TamJai Yunnan Mixian (譚仔雲南米線), TamJai SamGor Mixian (譚仔三哥米線), and international brand TamJai Mixian, as well as Japanese dining brands, Marugame Seimen and Yakiniku Yamagyu, through franchise and licensing in Hong Kong.

With highly standardised operations, an innovative spirit and an efficient management model, TJI is committed to providing customers with a quality yet affordable dining experience while ambitiously expanding its footprints across the globe.

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