The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum is supported by the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu School. www.chefs.edu
Because your business cannot survive by food alone, we invite you and your staff to sample the new education menu at the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum. The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum is providing the gold-standard, industry-leading educational content that is practical and relevant for today's foodservice professional. Industry leaders delivering real applicable business lessons, the latest information on trends and best practices in the market, and their own opinions of what creates success.Through it's co-location with events that bring together 15,000 Industry Professionals in each of the targeted geographical markets the professional development impact it delivers to the industry is second to none.Ferdinand Metz, Master Chef and Head of the Culinary Institute of America for more than 20 years, has handpicked industry experts that will educate you on:
The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum Program is approved by the American Culinary Federation for Continuing Education Hours
- Uncovering Hot New Trends
- Increasing Revenue and Loyalty
- Operational Excellence and Lowering Costs
- Minimize Turnover while Building Winning Teams
- Delivering Optimal Customer Experience
- Menu, Cuisine and Profits
- Minimizing Risk and Legal Issues
- Boosting Beverage Earnings
- Plus much more!
Bring Your Entire Team
Are you the Executive Chef? The Owner? The Manager? The HR Director? The Marketing Guru? The Director of Culinary Innovation? If you work in the restaurant and foodservice industry, you need to join the Forum. The Forum will provide everyone on your staff the most up-to-date information on the topics you need to bring your business to the next level.
Contact RoseAnne Homola for additional details at (203) 840-5841 or email at rhomola@reedexpo.com.
The Ferdinand Foodservice Forum Education Sessions
Please review our 2011 Education Program information, including:
- The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum education program
- The Foodservice Council for Women Education & Networking
- Healthy Dining Program
Full Conference Schedule
The Conference Schedule for the 2012 event will be available in May. Please check back for complete descriptions and most up-to-date information.
Chef Metz
Ferdinand Metz, Certified Master Chef , was selected to lead the Forum because of his breadth and depth of experience, which includes his influence on the American foodservice industry as past President of The Culinary Institute of America (1980-2001), Past President of the World Association of Chefs, a global organization of over eight million culinarians representing 82 countries and Past Chairman of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Chef Metz was acknowledged with the James Beard and American Academy of Chefs Lifetime Achievement Awards. As the former Manager of the Culinary Team USA, Chef Metz led the team to three consecutive world championships and was author of four editions of The Culinary Olympics Cookbook. His foodservice experiences include two apprenticeships in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts, 15 years as Senior R & D Manager of Heinz, as well as positions as Banquet Chef at New York's prestigious Plaza Hotel and Tournant at the renowned Le Pavilion restaurant in New York City.
Ferdinand Metz founded and currently leads his two food service consulting companies, Ferdinand Metz Culinary Innovations and Master Chefs' Institute.
Today, Chef Metz is the Executive Dean and Chair of Le Cordon Bleu's National Advisory Board (NAB). In his dual role, Metz oversees the NAB, providing strategic direction and further developing the NAB board. At the same time, he assists in the design and implementation of innovative new programs, specifically focused on students and industry needs. Ferdinand Metz complete biography.
Full Conference Schedule
The Conference Schedule for the 2012 event will be available in May.
Please check back for complete descriptions and most up-to-date information.