ASM Global's culinary business SAVOR has announced the winners of the American round of the World Young Chef Young Waiter (WYCYW) competition.
Marcus Youn, chef from Knife Pleat, Regina Gutierrez, waiter from The French Laundry and Mitchell Coriell, mixologist from Soho House in Malibu will now compete in the competition finals from 23rd to 24th November at the Lycée Rainier III in Monaco.
Now in its 44th year, WYCYW promotes hospitality as a career choice by identifying talented chefs, waiters and waitresses under the age of 28.
All three winners will demonstrate their abilities to world-class chefs, hospitality experts and mixologists.
A total of 21 contestants from nine countries will face off for the chance to win the world title of best chef, waiter and mixologist under the age of 28, as well as a cash prize of US $10,000.
The finals of YCYW USA took place on Aug. 21, 2023, at the prestigious The Culinary Institute of America at Copia (CIA) in Napa, California.
Each of the 11 talented young hospitality stars at the finals submitted a video entry to YCYW USA, which was then whittled down by a panel of expert judges, including Roland Passot, propriétaire and chief culinary officer; Adam Busby, certified master chef and general manager of CIA in St.
All competitors have bright and successful futures ahead of them, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next.
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The USA winners were chosen from a pool of finalists who represented some of the country’s finest establishments, including Knife Pleat, The Surf Club, The French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, Ad Hoc + Addendum and more.
“We are so proud to host the first-ever YCYW USA competition, as giving these young culinary stars a platform to showcase their skills has always been a priority at SAVOR,” says Shaun Beard, SAVOR’s senior vice president of food and beverage. “During the finale event, not only did we witness remarkable talent from all of the contestants, but we were amazed by their composure, camaraderie, willingness to help and genuine appreciation for each other’s crafts in a high-pressure situation.
All competitors have bright and successful futures ahead of them, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next.”
