This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230823913776\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Judge\/Chef Roland Passot (right) evaluates contestant Marcus Youn during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA on Aug. 21, 2023, at the CIA at Copia. Youn would go on to win first place in the competition and heads to Monaco to compete in the world finals in November. (Photo: Andreas Zhou\/SAVOR)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Now in its 44th<\/sup> year, WYCYW is the premier competition promoting hospitality as a career choice, aimed at finding the world\u2019s most skilled chefs, waiters and waitresses under the age of 28.<\/p>\n All three winners from YCYW USA will go on to compete in the World Young Chef Young Waiter finals on Nov. 23 and 24 at the Lyc\u00e9e Rainier III in Monaco to showcase 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 $10,000.<\/p>\n The finals ofYCYW USA took place on Aug. 21, 2023, at the prestigious The Culinary Institute of America at Copia<\/a> (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, propri\u00e9taire and chief culinary officer; Adam Busby, certified master chef and general manager of CIA in St. Helena; and more.<\/p>\n These industry veterans also led the in-person judging at the CIA at Copia where finalists were assessed on creativity, innovation, attention to detail and technical ability over an exciting one-day live finale. The USA winners were chosen from a pool of finalists who represented some of the country\u2019s finest establishments, including Knife Pleat, The Surf Club, The French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, Ad Hoc + Addendum and more.<\/p>\n \u201cWe 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,\u201d said Shaun Beard, SAVOR\u2019s senior vice president of food and beverage. \u201cDuring 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\u2019s crafts in a high-pressure situation. All competitors have bright and successful futures ahead of them, and we can\u2019t wait to see what they have in store for us next.\u201d<\/p>\n WYCYW aims to highlight the remarkable talent of the \ufb01nest young professionals building their careers in the industry while championing the skill and passion that hospitality professionals bring to their work. For more information, please visit https:\/\/youngchefyoungwaiter.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n About SAVOR<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n SAVOR is the culinary division of ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, which spans five continents and more than 350 of the world\u2019s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. The team at SAVOR provides top-notch experiences at every event, from the food preparation to the beverage offerings, whether for intimate VIP experiences or banquets with over 20,000 guests. Besides great, authentic chef-driven food, the core elements of SAVOR’s food vision include partnerships with local growers, producers and community members; a commitment to using antibiotic-free meats and poultry; and dedication to minimizing impact on the environment through robust sustainability, recycling and composting programs. For more information, please visit savorasmglobal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230823913776\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Judge\/Chef](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20230823913776\/en\/1873866\/4\/Marcus_Youn_%26_Roland_Passot.jpg\")
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