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James Viles, of Biota Dining, was awarded Young Restaurateur of the Year.
James Viles, of Biota Dining, was awarded Young Restaurateur of the Year.Domino Postiglione

The Electrolux Appetite for Excellence 2013 winners were announced early last week.

The awards, held in Melbourne for the first time, at Hilton on the Park in East Melbourne, were established in 2005 and are designed to encourage, support and celebrate young talent and future of the industry, both front and back of house.

The Young Chef award went to Jacob Davey, a sous chef at Marque Restaurant in Sydney. Melbourne's Sonia Bandera, a sommelier at Rockpool Bar & Grill, was awarded Young Waiter of the Year, with Hugh Holland, a waiter at the RACV City Club, receiving the runner-up award.

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James Viles, chef and owner of Biota Dining in Bowral, NSW was awarded Young Restaurateur of the Year.

Prizes include opportunities to travel and work with overseas industry leaders, prize money and kitchen appliances. Congrats to all.

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