Left to right: Chef Winner Thomas Mendel, Hamel Winery, Sonoma, California; Waiter Winner Jaclyn Bisantz, The Harbor House Inn, Elk, California; AND Mixologist Winner Marco Guillen, Four Seasons, Napa Valley, California.
Conshohocken, PA (RestaurantNews.com) ASM Global’s culinary division SAVOR, which provides elevated food experiences for the globe’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers and performing arts venues, has announced that its Team USA has been crowned as champion of the world’s only competition for young culinary and hospitality talent.
SAVOR’s Team USA, consisting of Thomas Mendel, chef from Hamel Winery; Jaclyn Bisantz, waitress from Harbor House Inn; and Marco Guillen, mixologist from Four Seasons Napa, were selected as global winners of the renowned World Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist (WorldYY) competition – the only event of its kind – bringing home the crown and a grand prize of $15,000.
The world champions were chosen from nine Young Chefs, nine Young Waiters, and nine Young Mixologists, each aged 28 and under, from nine participating countries during the WorldYYY finals at At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy in Singapore in late November. Finalists were judged by a panel of esteemed culinary experts, food critics, and industry leaders. Among the esteemed chef judges were Dave Pynt, Kirk Westaway, Mark Wee, Paul Longworth, Angela May, Gibran Bayoun, Andy Downton, Rob Edwards, Sarissa Rodriquez- Schwartz, Luke Barr, Paul Robinson, and Julian Burgur.
“We are so proud of Thomas, Jaclyn and Marco for earning this prestigious title on behalf of our country,” said Shaun Beard, SAVOR’s senior vice present of food and beverage. “It was truly an honor to be able to watch them throughout the whole competition this year and witness all of their effort, creativity, composure and dedication, especially in very high-pressure situations. This is just the beginning for these hospitality stars and SAVOR is honored to be able to support them in their journey to becoming the best in the industry.”
Now in its 45th year, WorldYYY is the only competition of its kind promoting hospitality as a career choice globally, finding the world’s most skilled chefs, waiters, waitresses and mixologists under the age of 28. WorldYYY aims to highlight the remarkable talent of the finest young professionals building their careers in the industry, while championing the skill and passion that hospitality professionals bring to their work.
ASM Global’s SAVOR division became a strategic partner of the competition nearly five years ago as part of its worldwide commitment to nurturing and identifying new talent, introducing them to the hospitality space, and showcasing them to renowned culinary industry leaders.
About SAVOR
SAVOR is the culinary division of ASM Global, the world’s No. 1 development and full-service venue company with a portfolio of more than 400 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers and performing arts venues network spanning five continents. The team at SAVOR provides elevated and curated guest experiences at every event, from the food preparation to the beverage offerings, whether for intimate VIP experiences or banquets with over 20,000 guests. In addition to authentic, chef-driven food, the core elements of SAVOR’s food vision include partnerships with local growers, producers and community members; a commitment to using antibiotic-free meats and poultry; and dedication to minimizing impact on the environment through robust sustainability, recycling and composting programs. For more information, please visit SavorASMGlobal.com.
About YYY
Since its establishment in 1979, the Young Chef Young Waiter competition has continued to promote hospitality as a career of choice, a profession and a vocation. Today, with its new revitalized format, Young Chef Young Waiter continues to honor the next culinary and service stars globally. World Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist’s, in partnership with Great Campaign U.K. and Northern Ireland and The Culinary Institute of America, mission is to discover the best young talents in the industry. The competition is open to young chefs, waiters and mixologists age 28 and under from diverse backgrounds. YYY ensures these young talents are equipped with relevant skills, current knowledge and a network to help them succeed in the world of hospitality.
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Source : RestaurantNews