Chef of the Year
* Winner is eligible to enter the AHA National Awards (Chef of the Year)
This category is for a Chef who is leading the way with kitchen management skills and has fantastic food innovation.
To qualify for nomination the employee must be:
- Been employed for no less than six months prior to nomination.
- Be nominated by his/her employer.
- Available for a Zoom interview
Documents required for submission at nomination:
- Nominees resume including current qualifications, training courses attended, awards gained.
- Headshot of the nominee on a white backdrop or in their work environment. We like to see smiles!
- Optional extras: A written submission from the employer detailing why this employee is being nominated, accompanying documents such as guest comments, references, articles or certificates.
Judges will be assessing the following points:
- Self-presentation, personality and professional attitude
- Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, interest, involvement and ambitions in the hotel industry
- Examples of hotel education, formal and informal learning and development
- Employee portfolio (e.g., photographs, personal job-related awards, depth and breadth of experience etc)
- Contribution back to the community or industry
- Diversity in work history and experience
Categories
Individual Employee Awards - $175 per nomination
- Emerging Leader of the Year
- Chef of the Year
- Excellence in Service
- Local Legend Award
- Apprentice of the Year
- Venue Manager of the Year
Dining Awards – $230 - $250 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
- Best Pub Restaurant - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Casual Dining - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Family Dining
General Awards - $175 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
- Best Pub Bar - Regional & Metropolitan
- Parma of the Year
- Best Specialty Bar
- Best Presented Beer
- Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage Menu
- Best Live Entertainment Venue
- Best Sports Bar - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Retail Liquor Outlet
- Best Outdoor Experience - Regional & Metropolitan
- Best Rooftop Experience
- Cocktail Menu of the Year
- Bush Pub of the Yea
Accommodation Awards - $250 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
Gaming & Wagering - $175 per nomination
Anonymous site visit reimbursement required
Performance Awards - $175 per nomination
- Best Marketed Hotel
- Outstanding Achievement in Training
- Heart of the Community
- Best Hotel Group Operator
- Best Function & Event Space