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RFEC - How to Join

Welcome to The Resort Food Executive Committee Membership page. We hope you have had an opportunity to read our Mission, Vision, and Foundation Statements located on the home page to truly understand our core beliefs and goals.

To become a member of The Resort Food Executive Committee entitles you to become aligned with the most prestigious chefs and resorts throughout the United States. We are proud to include among our membership The Greenbrier, The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Broadmoor, and so many more luxurious resorts.

If you are dedicated to the core quality of the culinary tradition yet constantly seek new and innovative concepts and ideas, membership in the Resort Food Executive Committee is for you. As a RFEC member, you will network with fellow leaders in the culinary industry on a continuous basis and attend the yearly Resort Food Executive Committee conference to share ideas and concerns. The knowledge and information shared not only enhances your base of knowledge, but enhances the property you represent as well.

Promoting and educating the future chefs of tomorrow is a paramount goal of the RFEC. It is through the 'brotherhood' of RFEC chefs and properties that there is an extensive apprenticeship/journeyman program as well as scholarship awards. As a member, you may elect to participate in the exchange of apprentices for your property to assist in special events and other venues.

Listed below are the criteria for both property membership and chef membership. If you would like to speak with us further regarding the opportunity to join our organization, please feel free to email us at rfec.web@verizon.net

Stage 1 - Referral

  • A potential membership property must be recommended or sponsored by two current RFEC members. These two letters must be signed, dated within one year, and forwarded to membership chair.
  • The potential property must provide a letter of intent showing management support for the Chef's attendance and properties ability and willingness to host a future conference.
  • The potential property will have to meet 10 of the 12 requirements and provide documentation for the RFEC officers approval. See Requirement list for both property and chef.
  • This pertinent information will be distributed by membership chairmen to be reviewed by the officers and a decision rendered to the membership chair regarding advancement to stage 2.

Stage 2 - Application

  • Completion of the RFEC application and property profile.
  • Provide Membership with a Property press kit or Web-Site address, Brochures, Sales Kit, Menus, and Chef Bio for review by officers and general membership at annual conference.
  • This information will be reviewed by the RFEC membership at the upcoming conference, and a decision may be made by mail in vote whether or not to invite the applicant to the following years conference for induction as an active member.

Stage 3 - Final Presentation & Induction

  • If approved, the Membership Chairman will send a membership package to the potential property. The membership package is to include an introductory letter, the Resort Food Executive Committee mission statement, membership roster, Constitution and by-laws, copy of prior conference minutes, dues form and Initiations Fee Invoice.
  • Upcoming conference information will be sent to the potential property from the host property Chef, to invite the Executive Chef of the applying property to attend the conference. Attendance is mandatory.
  • The potential new member will be prepared to make a final audio/visual presentation to the committee about the property at our general business meeting, allowing the Chef to accentuate their property to its fullest. A Press Kit will be provided to all attendees.
  • The RFEC membership will vote to approve the new property for active membership status. The President will present a membership certificate and membership medal at the induction ceremony.

Property Requirements

  • Must be Nationally and Internationally Recognized. (Conde Nest, Zagat, Etc.)
  • Major Food and Beverage Operation.
  • Must be recognized as 4 Star or 4 Diamond. (Copy of certificate required)
  • Supports and encourage exchange of staff seasonally. (Letter from director of H.R. required)
  • Involvement with local ACF events. (Copy of menu, advertisement, or brochure with the property affiliation stated required)
  • ACF approved apprenticeship and/or culinary externship site. (Letter from institution required)

Chef Requirements

  • Must be in the culinary profession for not less than ten years. (Copy of resume required)
  • Must be certified chef understanding that Certified Executive Chef and American Academy of Chef membership is encouraged. (Copy of certification certificate required)
  • Must be a member in good standing of the American Culinary Federation and remain so to hold RFEC membership. (Copy of current membership card required)
  • Must be active in local ACF chapter holding an office, volunteering or consistent attendance. (Letter from chapter president required)
  • Training and graduating and ACF apprentice or culinary extern. (List of students from ACF or school required)
  • The actual lead chef for any of the following examples: Chaine des Rotisseurs dinner, local or regional ACF Chapter dinner, Les Amis de Escoffier dinner, or any other nationally recognized association. (Copy of Menu with your affiliation stated required)

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in more information regarding membership in the RFEC please contact our website administrator Chance Ashman.

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