American Culinary Federation Employee Directory
Food and Beverage ServicesFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
Founded in 1929, the American Culinary Federation (ACF) is a professional association for chefs and culinary professionals across North America. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the organization supports a nationwide network of members and chapters through education, training, apprenticeship programs, and programmatic accreditation. With a membership exceeding 14,000 across more than 150 chapters, it plays a central role in setting standards within the food and beverage services industry. ACF administers a comprehensive certification program for chefs, offering designations such as Certified Executive Chef, Certified Sous Chef, Certified Executive Pastry Chef, and Certified Culinary Educator, all accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. Its Education Foundation oversees ACF Culinary Team USA, which represents the United States in major international culinary competitions. In April 2026, JJ Vitale was named executive director of the organization.
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