The Trustees of the Gold Service Scholarship have confirmed that, since the hospitality industry has been facing such enormous challenges over the past few months, and under present Government guidelines, it would not be possible to proceed with the normal competition schedule.
The Gold Service Scholarship was set up to encourage young people into Front-of-House Food and Beverage Service, and to help them develop their skills and give them further opportunities to extend their knowledge. The Trustees very much feel that they have a responsibility to continue this objective, and to carry on the mentoring and motivation that the Scholarship provides for Excellence in Service.
It is hoped that the 2021 competition will take place as soon as it is practical and safe to do so, possibly in the early part of the New Year, and further details on scheduling will be announced once Government advice on events is given the all-clear.
Chairman of the Judges, Edward Griffiths, explained: “Whilst we are disappointed not to be able to commence the 2021 Scholarship schedule at the usual early autumn time, we want to reassure potential candidates that we look forward to the programme being rescheduled in the New Year.”
Background to The Gold Service Scholarship
Stephanie Beresforde winner of the 2017 Scholarship centre stage with judges, Alastair Storey OBE and Edward Griffiths CVOThe Scholarship was launched in 2012 to encourage a lasting heritage of excellence in hospitality, and its Patron is Her Majesty The Queen. The Trustees include some of the UK’s most highly regarded professionals, including Willy Bauer OBE (Founder), Alastair Storey OBE (Chairman), Edward Griffiths CVO (Chairman of the Judges), Sergio Rebecchi MdL, Silvano Giraldin MdL, Thomas Kochs, Sara Jayne Stanes OBE and John Davey.
The programme celebrates the craft of front-of-house service in food and beverage, and nurtures young talent through tailored mentoring. The past eight years’ Scholars and Finalists have had impressive progression in their careers to date, due in part to the networks that they have established during their association with the Scholarship. As Alumni, they are also members of Team Gold, the networking forum where they can further develop and share ideas via exclusive events and social media platforms.
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