In total 24 delegates took part, most from Ali Group businesses based in Italy and Spain, with others from companies in Luxembourg, Germany and Finland. The FEA plans to hold another there in Spring 2025.
CFSP gives graduates an holistic understanding of how commercial kitchens operate, from deliveries, through storage and preparation, to service and cleaning up after. The course was led by Graham Veal MBA FCIM CFSP, founder and managing partner of GCA Management.
He commented: “The course was a tremendous success. The candidates included architects, kitchen designers, project managers, compliance officers and export sales managers, as well as sales and marketing staff - a truly diverse group.
“Recruiters are increasingly recognising that the CFSP has both an educational and practical value and use it as a differentiating factor between candidates with similar knowledge and experience. The number of professionals who proudly display the qualification as a title on LinkedIn and post on CFSP-related topics is increasing significantly.”
The next UK CFSP seminar and exam will be held at Welbilt UK’s Sheffield offices on 6th and 7th June 2024.