Licensure

National
Certification is optional for restaurant managers. It is rarely required for employment or advancement. However, certification as a Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) indicates a restaurant manager has strong skills. Managers who acquired their skills on the job may benefit most from certification. Applicants for the FMP must: Pass a written exam, complete a series of courses on food service management, and meet standards of work experience in the field.

For more information about certification, contact: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation 1200 Seventeenth Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036-3097 Phone: (202) 331-5900 or (800) 765-2122 Fax: (312) 715-0807 :  http://www.restaurant.org