2026 Chef André Soltner Grant Program Application

Please submit your application by Monday, March 30, 2026. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements: #1-At least three (3) years of full service restaurant experience and no more than seven (7) years #2- have been working at your current restaurant for at least one year #3- have valid U.S. working credentials #4 - must have permission from current employer to apply #5 - must agree to the grant program guidelines #6 - must agree to an interview #7 - must provide 2 employment references for interview

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Last

Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code United States

Phone*

Email*

Date of Birth*

Please upload a recent photo/ headshot in your chef jacket.*

Max. file size: 120 MB.

(jpeg file, 72-300 dpi)

Please attach a copy of proof of U.S. citizenship or valid working credentials.*

Max. file size: 120 MB.

(e.g. passport, visa, or birth certificate)

Are you a relative of an officer or director of Ment'or?*

If yes, please indicate the name of your relative and their title at Ment’or.*

Instagram user name

X handle

EXPERIENCE

Current Employer*

Your Grant is contingent upon agreement with your current employer. If you are awarded a grant and then leave your current employer, you will be required to work at your new restaurant for one (1) year and receive permission from your new employer to be eligible to receive the grant.

Current Title*

Employer Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Current Salary/Hourly Rate*

Please include your current pay rate information (if salaried, please include the annual salary pay; if hourly, please include the hourly rate you are paid)

Resume/CV

Please upload your Resume/ CV.*

Max. file size: 120 MB.

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

Please list any awards, honors, distinctions, etc. that you have received.

Award Name

Year Won

Location

EDUCATION (CULINARY SCHOOLS, HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS, VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS, ETC.)

School Name

City

State

Country

PROPOSED GRANT PROJECT

Please list your desired restaurants and US locations in order of preference (e.g. 1,2,3) that you would like us to consider (Restaurant Name, City, State).*

Duration of Project*

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Please provide two letters of recommendation, one being from your current employer and the 2nd from your current or previous employer. These letters must be printed on company letterhead and have an original signature that can be verified by us. Any letters that are not on letterhead or not signed will not be accepted.

Choose File 1*

Max. file size: 8 MB.

Choose File 2*

Max. file size: 8 MB.

ESSAY QUESTIONS

Please answer the following questions below by typing into their corresponding fields or combining into a single document to be uploaded.

1. Please provide an overview of your proposed experience, how you started in the profession and, specifically, what restaurant(s) you would choose for your grant? (400 - 600 words max).*

2. Please outline your grant goals and what you expect to achieve from this experience (300 words max).*

3. How will this grant impact your career and experience? (150 words max)?*

4. Is there any other information you would like to share with us?

Or upload document with answers to all questions.

Max. file size: 120 MB.