SHAPE YOUR OWN CAREER IN HOSPITALITY

IFSEA is a multifaceted service organization for
the professionals of the hospitality industry.

Our mission is to enhance the careers of our members through
professional and personal growth. 

“You never know who you will meet in life, how they can help you, how you can help them, and how it will all play out. I owe it to Ed and IFSEA for allowing me to learn and the initial introductions to all the possibilities."

jaynee peterson, member since 2018

“This organization has done so much for me, I feel I can’t do enough to show my appreciation. My hope is I can help at least one person gain the confidence, leadership skills, professional connections and certifications, like Dr. J and IFSEA have done for me.”

Alysha Brooks, Member since 2012

“IFSEA has given me the inspiration to further my career through certifications and connections.”

glenn beatty, member since 2020

“I was invited to an IFSEA Detroit Branch meeting. I wasn't going to go but agreed to attend the meeting where I was warmly welcomed and introduced to almost all in attendance! Everyone handed me their business card and said, "If you need help with anything, just call." With their help and the help of my new assistant and a few of the existing unit managers, a new restaurant and menu was born.”

Matt trupiano, Member since 1986

IFSEA CERTIFICATIONS LEAD THE INDUSTRY

Our certification program has our MOST prestigious level, Master Certified Food Executive (MCFE)®.

Each certification will not only dive into Food Safety but also includes: Customer Service, Management, Nutrition, Culinary Terminology

& More Skills to Enhance Your Career in Foodservice.

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IFSEA NEWS: FRESH & BOLD

Our Monthly Newsletter is created with the combined efforts of members who provide advice, resources, industry updates, recipes and more! View fun photos from past IFSEA events and read member benefits!

Donate to Scholarships

Students are the future and education is key to growing the industry with passionate, driven and knowledgeable individuals. To relieve the financial burden, we offer several scholarships!

What is valuable to you in a professional organization?

Join IFSEA

Become an IFSEA Member Today! Join for only $49! We have reduced membership for military, students and individuals over 65!

Since 1901, IFSEA has been synonymous with professional development in hospitality careers,
career guidance, and educational support.

Grow

Grow with IFSEA

The International Foodservice Executives Association believes in constant personally and perfessionally growth. Our members strieve to learn something new everyday and are constantly setting goals to move forward in their careers and overall lives.

IFSEA offers four certifications to help our members get that raise or promotion that want AND deserve:

  • Master Certified Food Executive (MCFE)™
  • Certified Food Manager (CFM)™
  • Certified Food Executive (CFE)™
  • Certified Food Associate (CFA)™

Learn more by visiting our certifications page!

If you are a high school or college student planning to enter the hospitality industry, apply for our scholarships! We hand them out on an annual basis. Part of growing is recieving the finanical help you need to move forward and get started! You don’t have to be an IFSEA member to apply but membership will be considered when selecting candiates. Student membership is only $25! Join Now!

Are you looking for ways to grow professionally? Do you have a skill you would like to share and grow upon?

Become an IFSEA Leader today! Our leaders are all volunteers that work together to keep our 120 year organization alive! Through our leaders efforts, IFSEA is able to have several social media platforms, schedule and host meetups or give out scholarships!

In order to help our members grow, we have setup a Members Business Directory. The directory includes all the businesses or employer of our member’s. Under the list you will find ways to contact them.

IFSEA is also very proud to be a HUGE supporter of the U.S. Military. Those transitions from military life to the civilian world, can be a challenge and we want to help make that change, a little easier. Find out how we support our active duty friends!

Become a member! Join Now!

Contact Us

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Phone

(855) 273-6379

Office Hours

Monday – Friday:
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
East Coast time.

Service Area

Worldwide

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