🍽️ SayPro Chef Shortlisting Strategy
Led by: SayPro Development Competitions Office
In Collaboration With: SayPro Culinary Training Units & Regional Coordinators
Under SayPro Development Royalty
🎯 Purpose
To select 5–10 standout chefs or finalists who represent excellence, innovation, and diversity across SayPro’s culinary programs—for inclusion in spotlight interviews, training showcases, and digital features.
✅ Step-by-Step Shortlisting Process
1. Source Recent Candidates
Pull names from the following SayPro activities held in the past 6–12 months:
- SayPro National Culinary Development Competitions
- SayPro Youth Chef Bootcamps
- Regional Food Innovation Labs
- SayPro Advanced Culinary Entrepreneurship Program
- Top graduates from SayPro Hospitality Training
2. Selection Criteria
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Scored among top 10 in recent competitions or assessments |
| Innovation | Introduced original or culturally significant recipes or concepts |
| Presentation | Demonstrated strong communication skills and plating techniques |
| Cultural Relevance | Promotes indigenous, regional, or heritage-based cuisine |
| Impact | Engaged with community, education, or sustainability projects |
| Availability | Ready and willing to participate in interviews or live sessions |
3. Evaluation Method
- Internal scoring sheet (1–10 scale per category)
- Input from SayPro trainers, judges, and program coordinators
- One short virtual check-in/interview if needed
📋 Sample Shortlist (Fictional)
| Chef Name | Region | Program / Event | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Mbatha | Cape Town | SayPro National Culinary Finals 2024 | Indigenous South African Cuisine |
| Sipho Mahlangu | Johannesburg | SayPro Youth Chef Bootcamp – Autumn | Afro-fusion Street Food |
| Zanele Nkomo | Durban | SayPro Advanced Culinary Program | Vegan Zulu Heritage Dishes |
| Kofi Mensah | Accra | SayPro Food Innovation Labs – Ghana | Sustainable West African Cuisine |
| Aisha Khan | Nairobi | Hospitality Training Excellence Award | Pastry & Artisan Bread |
| Tebogo Dlamini | Pretoria | SayPro Competition Finalist | Flame-grilled Braai Techniques |
| Esther Tsegaye | Addis Ababa | Regional Chef Mentor Program | Spiced Flatbreads & Coffee Rituals |
| Lebo Mokgopa | Rustenburg | Culinary Entrepreneurship Showcase | Foraged Foods & Local Flavours |
🧾 Next Steps
- Finalize chef contact information and consent
- Send shortlisting notification & request availability
- Coordinate photo/media collection and bios
- Schedule interviews or recording slots
- Prepare tailored interview questions per chef profile
📌 Tagline:
“From Kitchen to Camera — Showcasing the Best of SayPro’s Culinary Talent.”
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