Assessing objective and subjective factors of culinary career success: Exploring the influence of industry certifications.

Amidst a growing industry, foodservice professionals are seeking certifications to differentiate themselves from the competition. The American Culinary Federation (ACF) provides the most comprehensive culinary certification program in the United States, promoting professional development through specialized training in the culinary arts. Proponents of the ACF certification program boast benefits such as increased pay and prestige. However, there has been limited research focusing on the relationship between professional foodservice certifications and perceived career success. This study examined the relationships between culinary certifications and objective (i.e. salary) and subjective (i.e. job satisfaction, self-efficacy) indicators of career success. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]