Certification: ManageFirst Professional (MFP)

175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-2702

The ManageFirst Professional credential is a distinguished recognition endorsed by the National Restaurant Association. This credential represents both dedication and proven management skills. Those who earn the MFP have passed five required ManageFirst exams (including ServSafe) and accrued 800 hours of unpaid or paid industry work experience. Seeing "ManageFirst Professional" or "MFP" on a resume indicates that the candidate has mastered key skills and has real-world experience. These candidates can hit the ground running.

Elective Topics include:
1. Customer Service
2. Principles of Food and Beverage Management
3. Purchasing
4. Hospitality Accounting
5. Bar and Beverage Management
6. Nutrition
7. Hospitality and Restaurant Marketing
8. ServSafe Alcohol
9. Food Production
10. Inventory & Purchasing
11. Restaurant Marketing
12. Controlling Food Service Cost
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to the Job Corps training program.