EUROPE – Hilton Worldwide launched the 2012 UK Chef Mentoring programme at an event at the Hilton Brighton Metropole last week.
Following 2011’s programme, this year’s new intake of chefs will come together in Brighton to meet their mentor and embark on the 12-month programme.
Hilton Worldwide hopes the chef mentoring programme will meet its objective of helping position food and beverage as an exciting and worthwhile career choice within the hospitality industry. The programme is designed to motivate and inspire 11 Chef de Parties from around the UK, providing the opportunity to develop their expertise. The programme also represents a development opportunity for mentors to share their expertise and concentrate on new culinary and management ideas.
“We are excited to be launching the 2012 Chef Mentoring programme in the UK,” says Vice President of Food and Beverage in Europe for Hilton Worldwide, James Glover. “Developing talent is a major priority for us and I believe this will enhance learning opportunities and develop future talent in a structured format, supporting our six principle approach to food and beverage in Europe.
“We most recently expanded Chef Mentoring to Germany and look forward to extending in to more countries across the Europe region,” he adds.
During the 12-month period activities include visiting Billingsgate Fish Market to learn new skills, and running mini-master classes in hotels. The participants will also acquire knowledge on kitchen management and leadership before coming together with their mentors in September 2013 to complete the final task, a three-course gourmet menu cook off.
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