Last chance for Scottish chefs to secure Ritz internship
There are just over two weeks left for Scotland’s top culinary talent to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work in one of the UK’s most iconic kitchens – The Ritz London – as part of the new Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship Award.
Launched to cement the legacy of Scotland’s first ever hosting of the Michelin Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland, the scholarship aims to help a rising Scottish chef elevate their career. The winner will spend five days learning from executive chef John Williams MBE and his award-winning team at The Ritz London.
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The deadline to apply is 13 June. Chefs from across Scotland are encouraged to take this chance to gain world-class training while championing Scotland’s exceptional larder.
With restaurants like Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles and The Glenturret Lalique holding two Michelin Stars, and a further 11 one-starred establishments across the country, Scotland’s fine dining scene is thriving. This scholarship provides a new path to support and inspire the next generation of chefs in continuing that momentum.
Applications are open to chefs with at least five years of experience in a professional kitchen. Judges will be looking for passion, ambition and a commitment to Scottish produce, with finalists invited for interview before the winner is revealed at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards on 4 September at DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow.
"Having the Michelin Award Ceremony held in Scotland for the first time shone a spotlight on the wealth of talent we have working in kitchens up and down the country – and the new Legacy Scholarship is an important part of helping the next generation develop skills and progress their career," says Fiona Richmond, head of regional food at Scotland Food & Drink.
Williams adds: "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."
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://hitscotland.co.uk/legacy-scholarship
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