There are just over two weeks left for chefs to apply for the opportunity to work in one of the UK’s most iconic kitchens as part of the new Scotland Food & Drink/HIT Scotland Legacy scholarship.
Launched commemorate Scotland’s first ever hosting of the Michelin Guide ceremony for Great Britain and Ireland, the scholarship aims to place one talented winner with the Ritz London’s executive chef, John Williams MBE, and his award-winning team.
Applications are open to chefs with at least five years’ experience in a professional kitchen. Judges will be looking for talent, ambition and a commitment to Scottish produce.
The winner will be revealed at the Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards on Thursday 4th September at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow.
The deadline to apply is 13th June.
John Williams MBE, Executive Chef at The Ritz London, said: ‘I believe that strong mentorship and quality training are essential to shaping the next generation of industry leaders and we would be honoured to welcome the winner to spend a week with us at The Ritz London.’
David Cochrane, CEO of HIT Scotland, added: ‘These opportunities are a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn from the best of the best and we are proud to support this legacy from the Michelin Awards.’
Visit https://hitscotland.co.uk/legacy-scholarship for more information about the Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship Award.