The team at Victoria Hotel Woodend is thrilled to announce that on Monday 18 May, second-
year apprentice chef Olivia Hansen was awarded the prestigious Australian Hotel Association
Victoria Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by Cookers Oil.
We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud of Olivia and everything she has achieved
during her time with our business. Olivia’s passion, dedication and strong work ethic have
made her an invaluable part of our kitchen team, and this recognition is so richly deserved.
Competing against hundreds of apprentice chefs from across Melbourne and regional
Victoria, Olivia’s achievement is an outstanding accomplishment — particularly for a young
chef representing regional Victoria.
Olivia has consistently demonstrated creativity, focus and a genuine love for hospitality and
cooking. From her beautiful pastry creations to her willingness to learn every section of the
kitchen, she approaches every challenge with enthusiasm and professionalism beyond her
years.
Owners Chef Carl and Emily said they could not be prouder of Olivia’s achievement and the
recognition it brings not only to Olivia herself, but also to regional hospitality businesses and
apprentices pursuing careers in the industry.
“To see Olivia recognised on a state level is incredibly exciting. She works so hard every
single day and has such a bright future ahead of her. We are honoured to have her as part of
our team,” they said.
The award is a wonderful celebration of Olivia’s talent, commitment and future in the
hospitality industry, and the entire Victoria Hotel Woodend team looks forward to supporting
her continued growth and success.
Emily Blades
Owner – Victoria Hotel Woodend
0405 125 156
[email protected]