SayPro Coordinate the selection and scheduling of chefs to be interviewed from SayPro competitions and training rosters.

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🍽️ SayPro Chef Interview Coordination Framework

Led by the SayPro Development Competitions Office
Under the Direction of SayPro Development Royalty

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🎯 Objective

To streamline and professionalize the process of selecting, scheduling, and preparing chefs—particularly SayPro finalists, trainees, and alumni—for interviews across SayPro’s media platforms, publications, and public engagements.

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📋 1. Selection Process

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Chefs will be selected based on:

• Participation in SayPro Culinary Competitions
• Completion of SayPro Chef Training Programmes
• Noteworthy achievements (e.g., awards, innovative dishes, community impact)
• Commitment to SayPro values of excellence, inclusion, and cultural preservation

🧠 Evaluation Rubric

Each chef will be scored on:

• Culinary technique and creativity
• Communication skills and storytelling ability
• Cultural significance of their work
• Potential as a role model or ambassador

📌 Selection Sources

• SayPro Culinary Competition Finalists (regional & national)
• SayPro Academy Top Graduates
• Community food leaders from SayPro Development Projects
• Special recognitions (e.g., “Most Promising Young Chef”, “SayPro Chef of the Month”)

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🗓️ 2. Scheduling Process

📅 Monthly Interview Calendar

The SayPro Development Competitions Office will coordinate a rolling monthly schedule, selecting 3–5 chefs per month to feature across:

• SayPro Monthly (SCDR-3) Magazine & Blog
• SayPro YouTube & Podcast Channels
• SayPro Spotlight Social Media Series

🛠️ Coordination Workflow

1. Internal Coordination
   • Pull updated rosters from competitions and training units
   • Shortlist candidates based on criteria
   • Confirm selection with SayPro Editorial & Media Team
2. Chef Outreach
   • Contact chefs with official invitation and interview briefing pack
   • Collect availability for scheduling (via SayPro online form or call)
3. Scheduling & Confirmation
   • Book interview slots (Zoom/in-person/video shoot)
   • Assign interviewer(s), content writers, and media support
4. Pre-Interview Prep
   • Share prep questions, talking points, and interview format
   • Provide media guidelines (lighting, dress code, kitchen backdrop, etc.)
5. Follow-Up
   • Send thank-you notes, content approval drafts, and publishing schedule
   • Archive interviews in the SayPro Culinary Insights Library

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👥 3. Roles & Responsibilities

Role	Task
Competitions Office	Maintains selection list, contacts chefs, confirms availability
Editorial Team	Drafts interview questions, writes articles, edits video/audio
Media Production	Records, edits, and schedules content for publication
Communications	Promotes across platforms and engages the audience
SayPro Mentors	May guide chefs during preparation or co-host interviews

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🎙️ Interview Formats

• Standard Video Interviews (5–10 minutes): “SayPro Monthly Spotlight”
• Podcast Sessions: “SayPro Table Talk”
• Written Q&A Features: For SayPro blog and SCDR-3 reports
• Live Panels: Chef Roundtables or Thematic Spotlights (e.g., “Street Food Innovators”)

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📈 Outputs & Impact

• Consistent chef exposure and content generation
• Engaging and diverse storytelling that reflects SayPro’s reach and values
• Inspiration and education for aspiring chefs, students, and partners
• Promotion of SayPro brand as a culinary incubator and heritage champion

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📌 Tagline:

“Every Chef Has a Story. SayPro Shares It With the World.”

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