Mentor Judges.
Hospitality doesn’t lack talent. It risks losing it.
The industry needs a credible way to recognise, support, develop and retain it’s future operational
leadership community.
North Star CCA Hospitality
The role: Mentor Judge. Is this you?
- You’re operating at senior level in UK hospitality.
- You set standards. You build leaders.
- You deliver performance.
- You’re passionate about the future of the industry and those who will lead it.
- You’re keen to help identify, mentor and accelerate the next generation of talent.
- You’re ready to give back and support the next generation.
As a Mentor Judge you will:
Host 2 Future Industry Leaders on separate days in trade
Observe operational performance in your business
Use a structured scorecard to assess capability
Provide clear, honest developmental feedback

We will ask you to commit to: (dates tbc)
- 2 x days in trade
- Feedback submission deadline
- Final judging panel (selected judges only & location tbc)
- North Star Finale & Award Event (location tbc)
What we ask from you:
- Senior operational insight & judgement
- Honest, constructive feedback
- Commitment to two assessment days
- Ongoing involvement and an active role in the North Star Leadership Community
- A genuine interest in developing & mentoring future leaders
This is a voluntary role — but it really matters.
In return for:
- Structured briefings and assessment tools
- Becoming an important part of our leadership community
- An invitation to our finale & awards event
- The opportunity to shape future industry standards
If you care about raising the bar and want to play a role in shaping what comes next — we want to hear from you.
