Talent Ambassador Team

Talent Ambassador? What’s that? The role of the student ambassadors is designated for students with excellent communication skills who will have the opportunity to dive into the field of Guest Relations and learn to understand how high profile clientele are serviced. This team will be responsible for meeting with all the guest chefs participating in the events and thanking them for their participation on behalf of festival director, Lee Schrager. Each Talent Ambassador Associate will be assigned a list of chefs that they will be responsible to visit during the event. Talking points as well as maps will be provided to you the day of the event so that you may know what to say as well as the locations of your chefs. Once all Talent Ambassadors finish visiting their assigned chefs, we will then go to the next event. In this position, you will have the unique opportunity to network with well-known chefs and experience various SOBE WFF events all in one day.

Attire ** FIU will be providing white polos with FIU logo

What to bring? We recommend

Hair & Grooming You are representing the Festival Director so please make sure to look your best! Clean-shaven face and neatly manicured facial hair Hair should be neat and clean Makeup should promote a professional well-groomed image

Parking Information Parking is available at all City of Miami Beach Parking Garages and street meters Receipts due on or before February 27, 2015 at 5:00 PM There will be NO exceptions. You MUST submit parking receipts for reimbursement – we are not responsible for your lost receipts. You will also have the opportunity to submit your parking receipts at the MMC campus after the festival from Monday – Friday at PC 249 (advising office) You will be reimbursed a MAXIMUM of $15.00 per day for parking - we do not reimburse for Valet, Taxis or Parking in Excess of $15.00 per day.

Credentials & sign-in You will need to SIGN IN & OUT with me at the beginning and end each day with your Panther ID. Credentials will be given to you to be able to enter each event. ** You CANNOT get in an event without credentials.

Credentials & sign-in Consider arriving at least 15 minutes before your shift. Traffic and parking will be rough so allow extra time. Meeting place: Student check-in table at North Venue (Check-in/out with Leira) Contact person: Leira Fombrun Contact’s Ph. #: Please bring your Panther ID with you on-site. You MUST check in and out with Leira when you arrive and before leaving. You will NOT get credit if you do not check in AND out.

Meals Lunches and/or snacks will be provided to you. However, we recommend eating before you arrive and packing a small snack and a few dollars in case you’d like to eat something different than what is provided.

The day of the event You will be given An event map Your list of chefs Talking points Important Contact Info FIU Polo Shirts Credentials

Walking & Carpoolin g If there is ever a time that we will need to take a car to go from event to event, transportation will be provided for you. ** Most of the events should be walking distance from one another.

Thursday events

Date: Thursday, February 19 th 2015 Start Time: 6:15 PM Shift Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue:: ON the BEACH at Delano Entrance at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Price: $ Chefs Participating Students Requested: 8 Italian Al Fresco Feast On the Beach Hosted by Debi Mazar & Gabriele Carcos

Despaña presents Paella by the Pool Date: Thursday, February 19 th 2015 Start Time: 7:00 PM Shift Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: SLS 1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $175 Hosted by José Andrés 6 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 8

CASAMIGOS Tequila presents Tacos After Dark Date: Thursday, February 19 th 2015 Start Time: 10:00 PM Shift Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $125 Hosted by Aarón Sánchez 16 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 8

Friday events

Amstel Light Burger Bash (Group 1) Date: Friday, February 20 th 2015 Start Time: 7:30 PM Shift Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: ON the BEACH by Ritz Carlton 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Price: $250 Hosted by: Rachael Ray 33 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best (Group 2) Date: Friday, February 20 th 2015 Start Time: 7:30 PM Shift Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Fontainebleau 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $ Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Mix it Up with Morimoto and Friends (Group 1) Date: Friday, February 20 th 2015 Start Time: 10:00 PM Shift Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Shelborne Hotel 1801 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $ Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

The Art of Tiki: A cocktail Showdown (Group 2) Date: Friday, February 20 th 2015 Start Time: 10:00 PM Shift Time: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Shore Club 1901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $95 Hosted by Emeril Lagasse 19 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Saturday events

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Meatopia: The Q Revolution Date: Saturday, February 21 th 2015 Start Time: 7:00 PM Shift Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: ON the BEACH by Delano Entrance at 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Price: $250 Hosted by Guy Fieri 31 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Chicken Coupe Date: Saturday, February 21 th 2015 Start Time: 7:00 PM Shift Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Ballroom at W South Beach 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $325 Hosted by: Andrew Carmellini 14 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Death by Chocolate: A Dessert Party Date: Saturday, February 21 th 2015 Start Time: 10:00 PM Shift Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Venue: Poolside at National Hotel 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $125 Hosted by Dominique Ansel 9 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Sunday events

Farm to Table Brunch presented by Whole Foods Market Date: Sunday, February 22 th 2015 Start Time: 11:00 AM Shift Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Venue: The Palms Hotel & Spa 3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $150 Hosted by Geoffrey Zakarian 9 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Southern Kitchen Brunch Date: Sunday, February 22 th 2015 Start Time: 11:30 AM Shift Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Venue: Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Price: $175 Hosted by Trisha Yearwood 10 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Best of the Munchies: People’s Choice Food Awards Date: Sunday, February 22 th 2015 Start Time: 6:00 PM Shift Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Venue: ON the BEACH by Ritz Carlton 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach Price: $150 Hosted by: Andrew Zimmern 31 Chefs Participating Students Requested: 9

Important Details Talent Ambassadors will start meeting chefs 30 minutes prior to each event. Talent Ambassadors should only spend 3-5 minutes max on each chef. Most chefs will not want to be chatty, as they will be prepping for the event, so don’t idle around

Protocol We will provide you with a large stack of Hospitality Suite business cards. If a chef has a problem or question which you cannot answer (i.e. event tickets, complaints), have them call the suite.

Please Don’t It is important to stress that you are representing the Festival Director, so please be extremely professional. NO drinking NO fighting NO passing credentials NO making lines as guests NO asking for pictures ** NO small talk, unless the chef initiates the conversation

Please Remember Treat this as a job interview - you have great access to potential employers! When in doubt ASK - we are here to help you get the most out of your experience. Effective Communication is the key to success - We will not know if YOU do not tell us.

Code of Conduct Polite Respectful Support each other Work as a Team Smile Have Fun! Be on time Responsible Reliable Efficient Organized Pay attention to details

Scholarship By participating in the Festival, you are eligible to receive scholarship. Scholarship amounts were created by FIU and will vary based on the event and the rigorousness or skill required for your position. Once your essay is received and we receive word on good standing of your participation, your name will be submitted to the Financial Aid office for processing. Financial Aid will work hard to process your scholarship before next semester. No Essay = No Scholarship In order to be eligible for a scholarship students MUST submit their essay before Monday, February 27th, 2015 at 5:00 PM - there will be NO EXCEPTIONS.

Questions?

Contact Information Leira Fombrun Cellphone:

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