In 2016 Chef’s Roll was proud to present Center Stage, an innovative program connecting emerging talent with A-list mentors and the opportunity to win an apprenticeship at one of the world’s top restaurants. From cooks to sous chefs (US based with a minimum of 4 years kitchen experience) we invited up-and-coming talent to apply and compete for an all expenses paid one-month stage at the participating restaurant of their choice.
PARTICIPATING CHEF MENTORS
After a series of qualifying rounds, the four most promising applicants were flown to Los Angeles for a final test at one of the premier chef placement agencies in the country, Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions Hospitality Recruitment. There they faced off in a definitive series of final challenges to determine the winning Stagiaire, who went on to complete a one-month stage at the participating restaurant of their choice, paid for by Chef’s Roll.
[ROUND 1]
August 9, 2016 – September 16, 2016: Registration Period
Chef’s Roll profiles must be built & application form completed.
September 6 – 16:
First round photo submission period, including a detailed dish description.
September 20:
Top advancers announced based on completed Chef’s Roll profiles & Round 1 entry.
[ROUND 2]
September 20 – October 4:
Second round photo submission period using Callebaut Chocolate (sweet or savory!), including a detailed dish description.
October 9:
Top advancers announced based on completed Chef’s Roll profiles & Round 2 entry.
Skype interviews scheduled and employment references,
resume, plus optional letters of recommendation reviewed.
Congratulations to Round 3 advancers,
you will be contacted to schedule a Skype interview:
Fatima Ali, Joseph Bott, Brandon Duell, Colton Johnson, Logan Kendall, Russel King,
Yara Lamers, Pablo Lamon, Hinson Lau, Mattia Regazzoni and Zachary Theriault
[ROUND 3]
October 17 – 21:
Skype Interviews conducted with Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions.
October 24:
Final four advancers announced with travel plans to be confirmed within
two weeks for the final in Los Angeles (flights and accommodation paid for by Chef’s Roll).
[THE FINAL]
November 7:
Live final at Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions’ Test Kitchen in Los Angeles with the winning Stagiaire announced that night. The Final was sponsored by Minor’s and Arc Cardinal.
CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO WON!
