Competitors must wear cooking clothing.

The competition is open to young chefs, Rotisseurs or Grillardins.

In accordance with international rules, competitors must be American citizens or citizens of one of the countries that are part of the Bailliage des Etats-Unis. Citizenship may be by birth or naturalization.

Any Young Chef applying to enter the competition cannot have reached his/her 27th birthday by September 1st of the year in which he/she is to compete in the international competition. Age verification is required before the competition.

A candidate must be nominated by their employer, who must be a member in good standing of the Chaine des Rotisseurs des Etats-Unis, and be accepted by the Competition Committee.

The act of participating in the Competition at any level imposes upon the competitor the acceptance and respect of the rules.

Winners of past Regional Young Chef Rôtisseur Competitions are not eligible to compete. Past contestants (non-winners) may compete for a second and third time, as long as they are eligible under the age and experience ruling and are accepted by the Competition Committee.

The first place winners of all Regional Competitions are qualified to participate in the National Final.