This category awards up-and-coming professional hotel chefs who demonstrate leadership in the hotel dining industry. Nominations will be taken through April 30, and we will select the winner based on the following criteria:
Culinary Skills: Chefs who demonstrate exceptional cooking skills, creativity and innovation in their dishes, i.e., food and cocktail pairings, flavors and textures, etc.
Passion and Dedication: Genuine passion for cooking and a relentless dedication to the craft are essential. Chefs who are constantly experimenting, learning and pushing boundaries are likely to excel.
Originality and Creativity: Whether through unique flavor combinations, inventive techniques or novel presentation styles
Leadership Skills: Demonstrates leadership qualities such as teamwork, communication, and the ability to inspire and mentor others in the kitchen
Reputation and Recognition: Awards; media coverage; and word-of-mouth praise from fellow chefs, food critics or customers
Social Media Presence: A strong presence on social media platforms helps chefs reach a wider audience, showcase their work, and engage with fans and followers
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- Contest to run Aug. 13, 2024 to Apr. 30, 2025
- Winner to be announced during The Trazees award event with 2025 date and venue TBD
- Q&A and winner profile winner on trazeetravel.com and in the Trazee Travel digital edition
- Contest will be promoted in Global Traveler magazine (emphasis on age requirement) and on trazeetravel.com
- Nominee must be 40 years old or younger, and work in a hotel/hotel restaurant.
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