Young New Zealand hospitality professionals are being encouraged to apply for the Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship, valued at $30,000.
The opportunity is now in its second year and aims to attract more young people in Aotearoa into the industry and support them to take up hospitality as a career.
It includes a five-day placement at a top international hospitality venue, professional development, a one-year mentorship, business training and future participation in Visa Wellington On a Plate.
The Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship is open to front or back of house hospitality workers, who are NZ residents, between 22 and 35 years of age at the time of their submission, and have a minimum of two years’ experience working in the hospitality industry.
Visa New Zealand Country Manager, Anthony Watson, says the digital payments leader is pleased to continue their support of the hospitality industry this year, and the emerging young talent across New Zealand.
Last year’s recipient of the scholarship was Bellamys’ Head Chef, Joshua Ross. He has plans to travel to Thailand to spend time at the internationally-renowned Gaggan Anand and also wants to visit the two Michelin-starred Moor Hall in the United Kingdom.
He’s also worked with a number of mentors including Michael Meredith, Ben Bayly, Al Brown, and Chand Sahrawat, which he says has been extremely rewarding.
“Getting to work with some legends of the New Zealand culinary scene, experiencing different kitchens and restaurant environments has been invaluable. It’s given me skills and new ways of thinking that I can bring into my work on a daily basis,” he says.
Applications close on Monday 22 July. For more information, visit VisaWOAP.com
