Chef of the Year

* There must be a minimum of three entrants in a category for all entrants to progress to the judging phase.

* Winner is eligible to enter the AHA National Awards (Chef of the Year)

This category is for a Chef who is leading the way with kitchen management skills and has fantastic food innovation.

To qualify for nomination the employee must be:

• Been employed for no less than six months prior to nomination.
• Be nominated by his/her employer.
• Available for a Zoom interview

Documents required for submission at nomination:

• Nominees resume including current qualifications, training courses attended, awards gained.
• Headshot of the nominee on a white backdrop or in their work environment. We like to see smiles!
• Optional extras: A written submission from the employer detailing why this employee is being nominated, accompanying documents such as guest comments, references, articles or certificates.

Judges will be assessing the following points:

• Self-presentation, personality and professional attitude 
• Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, interest, involvement and ambitions in the hotel industry
• Examples of hotel education, formal and informal learning and development
• Employee portfolio (e.g., photographs, personal job-related awards, depth and breadth of experience etc)
• Contribution back to the community or industry
• Diversity in work history and experience