CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Explore CHF Scholarships
The Canadian Hospitality Foundation (CHF) is shaping the future of hospitality by empowering the next generation of industry leaders. As Canada’s largest provider of industry-driven scholarships in hospitality, culinary, foodservice, event and hotel and tourism studies, CHF is proud to work with industry leaders and partners to offer financial support and recognition to top student talent. By collaborating with leading colleges and universities, CHF ensures scholarship opportunities align with real-world industry needs, creating a direct pathway from education to the sector’s most dynamic roles and and helping the next generation excel in their studies and careers.
COMMUNITY STORIES
Ana Yuristy
Chief People + Brand Officer at The Drake
A resourceful problem-solver and analytical systems thinker, Ana is known for her ability to optimize complex processes and inspire teams. As a people-first leader, she actively seeks out emerging talent who are curious, emotionally intelligent, and demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.
Chris Commandant
Sous Chef, 1 Elgin Restaurant
A Kanien’keha:ka from the Wahta Mohawks First Nation near Bala, Ontario, Commandant is driven by a passion for preserving and sharing Indigenous culinary traditions. His work extends beyond the art of cooking—he is deeply engaged in conversations around Indigenous food sovereignty, food security, and traditional cooking methods.
Jeremy Bonia
Sommelier & Restaurateur
For more than a decade, Jeremy Bonia has stood at the crossroads of hospitality and advocacy, balancing the immediate demands of running restaurants with the broader fight to shape national policy. As he steps down from his extended two-year tenure as Chair of the Restaurants Canada board of directors, Bonia leaves behind a legacy as a steady hand in turbulent times.
