%
of Americans had their first job at a restaurant
%
of managers and chefs started as hourly employees
%
of restaurant owners started their careers at entry level
Source: restaurant.org
Membership
Find your communityTier 1
The cooks, bartenders, servers, hosts, captains, and other professionals who are passionate about nourishing the world through food and drink, and nurturing the world through genuine hospitality.
Why should you join?
As someone launching a career, you’re focused on getting inspiration from those with more experience, and tapping into a larger network of people just like you. This membership level is designed to help you build a solid foundation of knowledge, cohorts, and goals.
Tier 2
The managers, general managers, sous chefs, sommeliers, maître d’s, and other professionals who have proven themselves capable of leading teams.
Why should you join?
You’ve put in the time and energy necessary to rise as a leader among your peers, but you can’t stop, won’t stop until you are a leader among leaders. This membership level is designed to help you find a mentor that will accelerate your career trajectory and gain recognition among a broader base of peers.
Tier 3
The owners, operators, executive chefs, restaurateurs, and other high-level executives who have dedicated their lives to the restaurant industry and reached the upper echelons of their careers.
Why should you join?
You’re an influencer whose passion doesn’t simply end with your own success. In addition to ensuring your business thrives, you also want to make a positive impact on the entire restaurant industry and future generations. This membership level is focused on harnessing the knowledge, power, and influence of the most experienced and respected leaders in order to advocate for and evolve the industry as a whole.
Affiliate
The individuals who work in wine distribution, PR, consulting, technology, media and many other professions that interact regularly with restaurants.
Why should you join?
Your work is vital to the success of individual restaurants and the ecosystem as a whole. What you do empowers chefs and restaurateurs to build, open, and operate to their highest potential. But it can be challenging to make genuine connections with the people you serve. That’s why Affiliate membership is designed to help you integrate more deeply into the restaurant community and provide ways for your clients to gain a better understanding of your services.
Community Supporters
These companies get it. They understand the impact restaurants have and the people that work within them have on communities. They believe in helping you reach new levels and conquer your dreams. They also help to keep your membership costs low.
Advocates
