WELCOME TO THE CHESHIRE EAST HOSPITALITY PEOPLE AWARDS
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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY
The Cheshire East Hospitality Association is excited to announce the launch of the Hospitality People Awards for 2025.
The awards, in association with Crewe Hall are a chance to celebrate the talented individuals at the heart of East Cheshire's bustling hospitality industry.
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Amidst the challenges and triumphs of our ever-evolving hospitality landscape, the Awards give us a perfect opportunity to highlight the exceptional individuals and teams who fuel our industry's resilience and innovation whilst raising vital funds for some great charities.
These awards are not just a recognition but a celebration of the heart and soul of the region's hospitality industry and we hope as many businesses as possible will make a nomination, and join us in applauding the remarkable people that make our hospitality sector truly exceptional.
The event will feature 16 award categories and is set to take place on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at Crewe Hall, bringing together the best and brightest of the region's hospitality industry.
AWARDS CATEGORIES
RISING STAR AWARD
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This award recognises and celebrates young people (aged 16-24) working in hospitality and retail. The judges will be looking for a young person who has made an impact on the business that they work for, shows ambition, and can demonstrate a commitment to developing their skills and career within the industry.
FRONT OF HOUSE AWARD
This award is open to customer facing all front of house staff outside senior management, for example food and beverage, front desk, concierge, sales & events. The judges will be looking for evidence of excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development, a team player with impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.
HEART OF HOUSE AWARD
This award is open to back of house staff outside senior management, for example kitchen assistants, accounts, social media/web, cleaners and cellar/stock style roles. The judges will be looking for evidence of excellence in team support, a commitment to self-development, a team player with impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.
EXCELLENCE
IN FOOD SERVICE
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This award is open to all customer facing food service staff, outside senior management. The judges will be looking for evidence of excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development, a team player who is also able to coach and mentor others, impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.
BARISTA OF THE YEAR
This award is open to all those experts in all things coffee and service. From our array of high street brands to our quirky independents, we are looking for Chester’s finest Barista, showing their excellent hot beverage knowledge. The judges will be looking for evidence of product knowledge and excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development and who is also able to coach and mentor others.
EXCELLENCE
IN BAR SERVICE
This award is open to all those customer facing bar staff, outside senior management.The judges will be looking for evidence of excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development, a team player who is also able to coach and mentor others, impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.
HOSPITALITY APPRENTICE
OF THE YEAR
Hospitality Apprectice of the Year
The Hospitality Apprentice of the Year Award recognises apprentices in front of house roles or heart of house roles.
It is open to those working in hospitality organisations including bars, restaurants, cafés, conference centres, banqueting venues, hotels and contract caterers.
Judges will be looking for examples of how apprentices apply thier learning coupled with a passion for the hospitality industry.​​​​​​
HEAD CHEF
OF THE YEAR
The Head Chef of the year will be able to demonstrate the highest standards in their kitchen. Management, Compliance, Product and Pizzaz will be evident.They will be highly organised and an excellent team leader with a commitment to producing innovative food to the highest standards whilst mentoring and coaching their team.
SALES & REVENUE
STAR
This award is open to all sales and revenue staff, outside senior management. The judges will be looking for evidence meeting and exceeding targets and KPI’s coupled with excellent customer service, a commitment to self-development. A team player who is also able to coach and mentor others, impeccable product knowledge and someone who is a real asset to the business that they work for.
JUDGES' CHOICE AWARD
This award is not open for entry. The winner will be chosen by the core judging panel from all of the entries received.
MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
This award is given to an individual who shows complete commitment to driving their business/department forward. Complexities around growing management requirements, team development and interaction, focus on product and standards, delivery across all areas H&S, Compliance, Training, Development and business Performance must be easily demonstrated.
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
This award is not open for entry. The winner will be chosen by Association from all of the entries received.