On March 28, 2019, Toronto-based restaurant manager and sommelier at the CN Tower, Arashasp Shroff, was awarded Ontario Hostelry Institute’s ‘Top 30 Under 30 Award’, 2019, which featured over 150 nominations across the province. The winners, who are chosen from across all segments of the Hospitality and Food Service Industry in the district, are recognized for excellence not just within their profession, but also for their body of work in education, mentoring and commitment to improving the industry.

Having graduated top of his Advanced Beverage Management program and bestowed with the Wines of Spain Award, Arashasp is the secretary of WZCC’s Toronto Chapter. He’s part of the Professional Advisory Committee for the Advanced Wine and Beverage Program at George Brown and is working on establishing a mentorship and networking group for young hospitality professionals.