About the Scheme
The Elevate Mentorship is a carefully designed six-month programme that fosters both professional and personal growth for its participants.
Since its launch in 2021, the scheme has supported over 150 mentees, and provided over 900 hours of mentorship.
Sponsored by OpenTable, applications are now open for our sixth cohort of mentees in support of ethnically diverse restaurant founders throughout the UK.
There are 10 places available, and the scheme commences in May 2026.
Our mentors are esteemed industry leaders committed to guiding our mentees toward their business goals. They offer invaluable knowledge, constructive feedback, and insightful advice to foster growth.
The Elevate Mentorship Scheme includes:
1x suitably matched mentor
6x 1-hour sessions over 6 months
Introduction to Mentorship Workshop
Join the BIH Community
Invites to exclusive networking events
A peer-to-peer WhatsApp group
To date, 70% of mentees have achieved their goals during or after the scheme.
Eligibility criteria
Below is a summary of the eligibility criteria, but before applying, please read the full scheme terms, which can be found here.
Ethnicities
The course is open to restaurant founders who identify as Black, Asian or ethnic minority.
Residency status
UK citizen, national or permanent resident.
Trading history
Businesses must have been trading for a minimum of two years.
Application timings
Applications close 31st March 2026 at 11:59pm
For further information, please email community@bihospitality.co.uk
