The short-list has now been announced for Hotelympia’s Hot Talent competition for the UK’s brightest and best young hopefuls from the hospitality industries.
Hotelympia’s Hot Talent Awards have been set up to celebrate, nurture and reward the best young talent that the industry has to offer. It is open to individuals who are under 30 years-old and are high achievers working in the UK hospitality industry.
All the short-listed individuals have flair and passion for what they are doing, but also understand the fundamental principles of looking after people to the highest standard
The Short-list
The two winners will be announced at Hotelympia’s ‘The Next Big Event’ on the evening of Tuesday 29th at ExCeL, London.
Back-of-House Short-list
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Company |
Job Title – Age |
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| Charles Gooneratne | Renaissance Hotel – St. Pancras | Junior Sous-Chef , 29 | |
| Jack Pearce | Strada | Chef de Partie , 19 | |
| Jack Warren | Marriott Hotel – Swindon | Demi Chef de Partie , 20 | |
| Jodie Britton | Marriott Hotel – Bristol | Commis Chef , 19 | |
| Sam Bryant | The Dabbling Duck | Head Chef , 28 |
Front-of-house Short-List
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Company |
Job Title – Age |
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| Alissia Clarke | Village Urban resorts – Walsall | Reception Manager , 23 | ||
| Chris Ward | Marriott Hotel – Aberdeen | Front Office Manager , 25 | ||
| Kogila Cavoordin | The Cavendish – London | Duty Manager , 26 | ||
| Sarah Tregoning | Renaissance Hotel – St. Pancras | Event Manager , 25 | ||
| Simon Barratt | Village Urban Resorts | Dpty General Manager , 27 |
PRIZES:
Front of House Winner: One week front of house work placement at a top-end restaurant or hotel arranged by Esher Williams and a 2-day study tour of Villeroy & Boch’s home in Luxembourg.
Back of House Winner: Two week work placement with Ben Spalding at his bespoke event catering company, Creative Belly and a 2-day study tour of Villeroy & Boch’s home in Luxembourg. The winner will also win 2 x seats at NoRules compromising of menus & drinks flight worth (£260) for the winner of hot talent to attend in any date in 2014.
Both: 2 x seats at NoRules compromising menus & drinks flight worth (£260) for the winner of hot talent to attend in any date in 2014.
Runners up: All finalists will join the mentors as guests at The Next Big Event on Tuesday 29th April 2014 and receive an award from Villeroy & Boch