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Head Chef of the Year Award
For the head chef who runs the pass and raises the standard
About this category
The Head Chef of the Year Award celebrates a head chef whose cooking, consistency and kitchen leadership stood out this year.
It rewards great food every service and a kitchen team that learns and grows.
Eligibility
Open to head chefs in any hospitality setting, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on food quality and consistency
- Kitchen leadership
- Menu development
- Food safety and guest and peer feedback
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
- How they work with others
- What guests and colleagues say about them
Metrics
- Results delivered this year
- Guests or people helped
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include examples of the work
- The results in figures where possible and a word from a guest
- Colleague or manager
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