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The following are professional associations that can aid in the development of a hospitality/foodservice career. A number of these sites have wonderful links.
American Culinary Federation
www.acfchefs.org
The American Culinary Federation, Inc., a professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs, was founded in 1929 in New York City to promote a professional image of the American chef worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished certified master chefs of the culinary arts.
American Institute of Wine and Food
www.aiwf.com
Founded on the premise that gastronomy is essential to the quality of human existence, The American Institute of Wine & Food is a nonprofit educational organization with membership open to all. The Institute is devoted to improving the understanding, appreciation and accessibility of food and drink through a lively and comprehensive exchange of information and ideas in its conferences, publications and chapter programs.
American School Foodservice Association
www.asfsa.org
ASFSA is a non-profit professional association representing 60,000 members of the school foodservice industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, right across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., ASFSA is the only national association dedicated to protecting and enhancing children's health and well-being though school meals and sound nutrition education.
The Bread Bakers Guild of America
www.bbga.org
BBGA’s mission is: to promote interaction and the exchange of information between craftsman artisan bakers, their suppliers, and specialists in the science of baking and baking ingredients; to encourage the education and training of young people interested in careers as bread baking professionals; to raise the professional standards of artisan bread bakers, and to help them receive the recognition which they have earned; to bring together individuals involved in the production of high quality, artisan bread products, and to represent their common interests.
CAFÉ (Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education
http://www.cafemeetingplace.com
Resources for foodservice educators that will help them better prepare students for successful careers in the hospitality industry.
Chef associations
http://www.ChefNet.com/
Provides an opportunity to share information with foodservice professionals across the globe!
Chef-2-Chef
http://chef2chef.net/rank/
Culinary Directory over 30,000 Sites!
Club Manager’s Association
www.club-mgmt.com
The online resource for club industry professionals
Cook’s Glossaries
http://davidsaver.net/cooking/glossaries.php
All the cooking terms you’ll ever need!
Escoffier
www.escoffier.com
A good resource for anyone interested in the foodservice industry
Food Works
http://www.foodwords.com/baking.html
Looking for old cookbooks?
The French Pastry School
http://www.FrenchPastrySchool.com/
The best in pastry schools
International Association of Culinary Professionals
www.iacponline.org
The IACP is a not-for-profit professional society of individuals employed in, or providing services to, the culinary industry. The association provides continuing education and professional development for its members, who are employed in the fields of communication, education or in the preparation of food and drink.
The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE)
www.chrie.org
CHRIE was founded in 1946 as a non-profit association for schools, colleges and universities offering programs in hotel and restaurant management, foodservice management and culinary arts.
James Beard Foundation
www.jamesbeard.org
The James Beard Foundation celebrates the country's culinary artists, provides scholarships and educational opportunities, serves as a resource for the industry, and offers members the opportunity to enjoy the delights of fine dining.
Les Dames D’Escoffier
www.ledi.org
LDEI is the only organization of its kind: a worldwide society of professional women of high achievement in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality
National Restaurant Association
www.restaurant.org
The National Restaurant Association is a membership-based business association for the restaurant industry. With more than 30,000 members representing more than 175,000 restaurants, National Restaurant Association membership includes tableservice restaurants, quickservice outlets and cafeterias, as well as professionals and academic institutions associated with the industry.
Restaurant Report
http://www.restaurantreport.com/Bestofbest/Chicago/chicago2.html
Chicago's Top 25 Restaurants In Alphabetical Order
Society of Foodservice Management
www.sfm-online.org
The Society for Foodservice Management is a professional association of individuals employed in or providing services to the onsite foodservice industry.
StarChefs™
http://starchefs.com/
An award-winning new media site, serving the foodservice industry and food aficionados since 1995.
US Pastry Alliance
www.uspastry.org
The mission of the United States Pastry Alliance is: to advance and promote the cause of professional Pastry making in the US as a viable art and business in the 21st century; to promote continuing education for pastry chefs and make available educational opportunities for pastry chefs seeking to better themselves; to uphold the integrity of pastry chefs and to foster standards of excellence within our industry; to facilitate communication, exchange of ideas between members, and to promote professional contacts; to disseminate information of new products and available tools to better facilitate the art of pastry; to assist and support pastry competitions recognized by the alliance; to take a position in social responsibility issues, whenever possible , to help improve the planet.
WebFoodPros
http://www.webfoodpros.com
Free Foodservice Help Wanted Postings and Indexed Industry Links Web Based Discussion Boards for Food Service Professionals.
Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
http://www.chefnet.com/wcr
The mission of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs is to promote the education and advancement of women in the restaurant industry and the betterment of the industry as a whole.
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