Get matched with experienced Chef members to support you along your culinary journey.

The Chefs’ Table Society offers a 6-month mentorship program to Society members who satisfy eligibility criteria. The program is intended for mentees to gain valuable industry insight and advice, develop new knowledge and skills, build their network and learn more about the hospitality industry, in general.

Since it’s beginning the CTS mentorship program has paired 20 cooks located throughout BC with Chef board members willing to guide them through the next phase of their professional journey. Our goal is to enrich on the job training by offering advice, constructive feedback and encouragement.

We are here to help!
Some examples of Mentorship guidance include:
• Setting career goals
• Assisting with industry connections
• Resume writing and interview tactics
• Networking opportunities
• Introduction to The Chefs Table Society programs and events
• Insight into industry standards and practices.

Application deadline for our next intake is December 1st, 2025, for our February 1st to July 31st session.

Mentee Selection and Mentor Pairing completed by January 21st, 2026

The committee will choose up to six mentees each intake.

There will be another six-month session starting August 1st, 2026, with an application deadline of June 30th, 2026.

Knowing Chef Poyan has truly been a gift. His valuable advice and humble personality, despite his immense knowledge, have inspired me to keep improving and to love cooking even more. He reignited my passion and gave me many opportunities to grow, including meeting incredible people in the industry. He has always been supportive and never hesitated to help. I feel very lucky to have met him, and I would happily join the mentorship again because it has opened so many doors for me in my career.

Noura Ezzarouali
The mentorship I received through the Chefs Table Society came at an important time in my life and career. After 10 years in advertising, I decided to transition into the culinary arts—a big shift that felt both exciting and overwhelming. Chef Cory provided practical advice on becoming a skilled cook and offered valuable guidance on navigating this career change later in life.
His experience and mentorship helped me build the confidence and skills I needed to succeed. The Chefs Table Society and their mentorship program have been a fantastic resource, offering support and learning opportunities that have helped me pursue my passion in the culinary arts. 
Jordan Yates
I first engaged with the Chef’s Table Society of BC in May of 2023. I RSVP’d to a post announcing the CTS monthly board meeting, attended, and paid my annual membership fees before the meeting was over. Afterwards, I thought back on my younger chef-self and wondered why I hadn’t gotten involved with them earlier in my career. I immediately applied for their Fall 2023 mentorship program and began hounding them for a response.
To my surprise, I was matched with industry veteran Chef Robert Belcham. Consulting with Robert about my career goals and professional development was the precise opportunity I needed as I reentered the hospitality industry after a prolonged absence. Each time we met, I could vent my thoughts and feelings about anything. From a recent interaction in the kitchen that rung my bell, to my future aspirations within CTS or BC’s hospitality industry; Belcham listened eagerly, sporadically dropping reflective war-stories and follow-up questions.
During the past 6 months, the CTS Mentorship Program provided me with valuable support to re-ignite my passion for hospitality and cooking. I heartily encourage any person seeking mentorship in hospitality or adjacent industries to apply for the upcoming opportunity!
Peter Warszycki

General Terms and Conditions
The Mentorship committee grants mentorship pairings to Society Members with a desire to enhance their culinary career. All mentorship placements are awarded based on merit, commitment and passion. All applicants must be BC residents and Chefs’ Table Society member. Selected mentees will be paired with a mentor that is committed to meeting with the mentee for a minimum of six hours during the six-month program (minimum of one monthly meeting). Meetings can be held in person, by phone or through video chat. All mentors are Chefs’ Table Society board members possessing a wealth of experience and knowledge in the restaurant industry both front and back of house. Mentees will be paired with an appropriate member based on the needs outlined in the application.