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Enjoy the benefits
of membership

Membership Info

JOIN US TODAY!

Feed your passion for food through membership in the premier culinary organization and the only organization that promotes the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education of culinarians at all levels.

Becoming an
ACF Certified Master Chef

Learn how professional chefs become American Culinary Federation Certified Master Chefs.

Join a Powerful Network of Top Chefs,

Industry pros and executives across the U.S. – a priceless resource for your career development and job opportunities.

Stay on top of the latest culinary trends and techniques

With our award-winning digital magazine, The National Culinary Review.

Chef’s Table

Participate at the Chef’s Table; ACF’s new online community for Members. Get Involved Now!

Receive up-to-date ACF news

In The Culinary Insider, our official biweekly e-newsletter.

Get involved in your local chapter.

Participate in meetings, access local culinary education events and expand your circle of colleagues.

Propel your career through certification

Maintain your competitive edge in today’s evolving culinary industry.

Access ACF’s online Career Center.

Post jobs, find resumes and apply for open positions across the nation.

Compete and be recognized for your culinary excellence

By participating in local, regional and national ACF-sanctioned competitions.

Our Members Advantage Program

Career Center with stateof- the art job seeking and recruitment tools.

• Save on Dental, Home and
Auto Insurance.

• ACF Private Insurance
Exchange
and ACF Business
Insurance Program.


• ODP Up to 80% off preferred
products.


Car rental savings of up to 25%
on
Avis and Budget.


Enjoy wholesale rates to more
hotels with
HotelEngine.


• LegalShield plans at a member
discount.


Shop GE Appliances direct with
ACF pricing.


Receive $150 off the Butter
Book’s
annual subscription fee.

Visit the Members Advantage Program 
www.acfchefs.org/membership

Big Savings!

• Up to $240 savings on certification and practical test fees.

 
• Up to $475 savings on registration fees at ACF regional and national conferences.


• Savings on products and services from our Members Advantage Program participants

Be that Chef!

Enjoy a FREE 90-Day Membership

A special offer for first time members

What Members have to say
“The ACF-LI, is like my second
family, I know if I LI anything,
from a recipe to a job, I can turn to this brotherhood and get the help I need.  
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