Matt carves his way to the top
STAFF Toby Carvery Heaton Chapel are celebrating after a member of the team was crowned 2017 Carver of the Year, in Toby Carvery’s annual at Toby’s Got Talent competition.
Matthew Crank beat tough competition from team members in 167 Toby Carvery’s across the country.
He competed against 24 other finalists at the last heat hosted at M&B’s head office in Birmingham, tackling a range of tasks and challenges, including a carve-off, quick-fire selling round and a Who’s Who quiz.
Following a challenging final and strong competition, Matthew Crank from Toby Carvery Heaton Chapel was crowned Toby Carvery’s 2017 Carver of the Year and received £1,000.
Russell Mason, regional business manager of Toby Carvery Heaton Chapel, said: “We’re so proud of Matthew and his accomplishment of being crowned Toby Carvery’s 2017 Carver of the Year.
“Matthew is a leading member of the team and to have his talents recognised by Toby Carvery in this competition is amazing.
“The competition is a great way to highlight the great work our team do - we put so much into our employees’ training and development, creating individual plans for each and every one, that to see one of our local team members come out top across the UK is an astounding achievement.”
Matthew said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have been crowned Toby Carvery’s Carver of the Year.
“The competition was tough, but I’m so pleased I entered and made sure I challenged and pushed myself in every single round.
“For all those looking to work in hospitality, I would definitely recommend Toby Carvery.
“The Toby’s Got Talent competition shows that it’s not just another day job - you’re constantly encouraged to push yourself and further your development, which can only be a good thing for your future career.”