Positive experiences with J&W students at the Mandarin Oriental

"Our experience working with students from Johnson & Wales University has been a very positive one. The students come to us fully prepared by the University to meet our goals and needs. The University gives their students a realistic look on what to expect in the culinary industry and they prepare them to meet these expectations. The students and graduates from Johnson & Wales are highly professional, disciplined and extremely motivated. Several of our current sous chefs are Johnson & Wales graduates and have achieved this high level through hard work and dedication.

"Mandarin Oriental has developed a year-round co-op program with the University and many of the students have stayed on to become permanent employees. We have established a wonderful working relationship with the educational staff from Johnson & Wales. They are constantly asking us what our needs are and they take into consideration when they refer students and graduates to us. It's a fantastic program and a win-win for everyone."

- Tom Parlo, Executive Chef, Mandarin Oriental