Applications for Electrolux Appetite for Excellence, the ultimate national competition for young hospitality professionals, open on 1 February 2010. This year, Australia's stellar food industry awards welcome ex-pat and newly awarded two Michelin-starred wunderkind Brett Graham as guest of honour. Brett is the executive chef/owner of London's famous The Ledbury in fashionable Notting Hill and is currently serving as mentor to 2007 Young Chef QLD finalist Nicholas Hill.

Chefs are invited to submit a seasonal menu comprising of canape, entree, main and dessert.

Waiters are invited to submit answers to questions testing their food and wine knowledge, customer service and leadership skills.