Certified Master Chef®

The Certified Master Chef (CMC) Exam is officially set for March 5–11, 2026, at Schoolcraft College, in Livonia, Michigan!

Candidates currently in pre-approval can email certify@acfchefs.org with any questions about the process.

Review the manual and apply!

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The ACF Certified Master Chef is the only American Master Chef certification in the U.S. recognized by the Department of Labor. It is designed to identify chefs who have demonstrated mastery of culinary competence and expertise through education, experience, knowledge and skills.