Original Research - Receive SFM's Industry Standards & Benchmark Comparison, a one-of-a-kind comprehensive operational study of the onsite foodservice industry.

Annual Conference - Network with your colleagues on a national level and learn from the top names in the industry at this annual event, as SFM tackles important issues affecting the onsite foodservice industry.

SFM Web Site - Take advantage of SFM's online membership directory, industry resources, events calendar and much more!

Regional Events - Connect with colleagues in your area through our many local networking groups.

FastFacts - Receive information on all SFM events and activities, as well as other industry happenings, through SFM's monthly electronic newsletter, FastFacts.

Committee Involvement - Volunteer with one of SFM's many committees to meet new people and benefit the Society and industry.

Women's Council - Experience the leadership's commitment to supporting the professional development of women in the industry through education and mentoring.

Complimentary Industry Publications - Receive free subscriptions to several leading industry publications, keeping you current on issues like foodservice design, equipment updates, menu trends and much more.

Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities - Raise SFM members' awareness of you company's products or services by being an advertiser or event sponsor.

Mentoring Program - Share expertise and experience, or receive it from another through the Women's Council's unique mentoring program.

Active Membership is available to anyone employed in a managerial position by an organization which either maintains or operates one or more foodservice facilities in the business and industry, healthcare or educational fields. In addition, Active membership includes individuals who operate company-owned foodservice programs, serve as liaisons with contract foodservice, serve as operations personnel for contract foodservice companies, or educate students in hospitality management or culinary programs.

Active Membership; liaisons, self-operators and contract unit managers, communicate, meet and share information of mutual interest among their section colleagues through a forum at the national conference and informational newsletter.

Associate Membership is available to individuals employed by companies primarily engaged in providing products, equipment or services to the foodservice industry. Their Associate Member Action Committee offers opportunities for an exchange of ideas among its members.

Emeritus Membership is available to anyone retiring from a career in onsite foodservice.

Student Membership is available to students who are enrolled in a hotel, restaurant and institutional management program.

Code of Ethics (we need to add the following to the drop down menu on Membership)

The standard of conduct reaffirms the basic policies of ethical conduct for all members and staff of the Society for Foodservice Management.

The foundation of the Standard of Conduct consists of the basic standards of business as well as personal conduct: Honesty and candor in our activities: avoidance of conflicts between personal interests and the interests of the Society; maintenance of our reputation and avoidance of the activities which reflect adversely on the Society and its members; an integrity in dealing with the assets and resources of the Society.

Active Membership

As an Active member of the Society of Foodservice Management, I acknowledge my responsibility to represent the association in a manner, which reflects positively on the Society, its membership and the foodservice industry.

I will Therefore:

Support the goals and objectives of the Society in order to reflect the highest standards of the foodservice profession;
Foster a spirit of unity and cohesiveness of purpose in all SFM sponsored activities;
Promote fair and equitable treatment for all persons employed or affiliated with the foodservice industry;
Exhibit the highest standards of moral and professional conduct at all SFM activities;
Accept responsibility for the conduct and demeanor of my guests at SFM functions;
Promote an awareness of the SFM philosophy of thoroughly professional management and conduct;
Honor the trust placed in me while holding an elected or appointed position within the Society.

Associate Membership

Associate members are, by definition, suppliers of products and/or service to Active SFM members. They are part of this association because of its mutual benefit. The opportunity for idea exchange and better understanding of each other's needs can result in better products, services and foodservice operations.

When joining SFM, the Associate member agrees to a general code of conduct while participating in SFM activities in order to achieve the stated goals of effective idea exchange and better understanding of mutual needs.

There are:

Interaction with members at SFM functions will be primarily to become better acquainted and to learn from one another. Overt soliciting of business is not acceptable at SFM functions. This is better done in the normal business environment.
Participation in SFM programs is primarily for an Associate member to offer expertise and knowledge in his/her particular field. It should be done with the purpose of transmitting this general knowledge. Specific reference to his/her product or service should be as a means of transmitting this knowledge, not making a sales presentation regarding that product or service.
Use of the SFM Member Roster by an Associate member as a mailing list for product or service promotion is permitted. The Associate member is responsible for not providing this list to any others outside the SFM membership.

Join today, click here to fill out your online application or if you don't want to complete the application online you can click here to download the membership application.