This award seeks to recognise an individual who is 32 years of age OR below (as of 1 January 2014) who is directly involved in a restaurant operation in Singapore. The nominee should display exceptional culinary talent and is driven to raise standards of culinary excellence within his/her working environment. Eligible candidates must have been a working chef in Singapore for at least one year (at the point of nomination) in a restaurant / restaurant chain.

* AOE 2013 Award Recipient will not be eligible for this award in 2014.