Every six months, we recruit up to 50 street or disadvantaged youths (16-22 years old) who come from extremely difficult life circumstances. These include youths living in poverty, abandoned, orphaned, abused, involved in exploitative employment; neglected, in conflict with the law, with parents suffering from addictions or mental health problems, and other troubled backgrounds.

We tap into a wide network of sources to identify target youths. The trainee recruitment process usually takes up to three months depending on the number of applications received.

After collecting information on potential trainees, we invite them to our Open Day where they receive more information about living and training with us. They also fill out a questionnaire about themselves and sit basic literary and mathematics tests. We then visit the homes of suitable applicants and interview those who have passed this stage.

Successful candidates are then invited to a four-week trial period with us and are provided with initial health checks, vaccinations, uniforms, laundry, meals, accommodation in shared housing, and a monthly training allowance.

Candidates who pass the orientation become official trainees, and come to learn and work at our training restaurants.