Food & Beverage Certifications
Food safety, responsible alcohol service, culinary, and beverage program credentials for bartenders, servers, chefs, sommeliers, and F&B leadership.
Program overview
THG Food & Beverage certifications are anchored to the FDA Food Code, ANSI-accredited food handler and manager standards, and nationally recognized responsible-alcohol training frameworks. All programs are exam-proctored, aligned to state and municipal jurisdictional requirements, and structured to satisfy the training clauses commonly required in liquor liability insurance policies.
Certifications
Certified Food Handler
Temperature control, cross-contamination, personal hygiene, and cleaning/sanitizing for front and back of house staff.
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
ANSI/CFP-recognized manager credential accepted in all 50 states for Person-in-Charge requirements.
Responsible Alcohol Service Certification (TIPS-Equivalent)
Intoxication assessment, ID checking, refusal of service, and dram shop liability for on-premise servers and bartenders.
Certified Bartender Professional
Classic and modern cocktail construction, spirits & liqueurs, cost control, and bar operations.
Certified Sommelier — Level I
Old and New World wine regions, service protocol, food pairing, and beverage list development.
Certified Executive Chef (CEC-Equivalent)
Menu engineering, kitchen leadership, food cost control, and advanced HACCP program design.
Core competencies
- HACCP plan design & verification
- Allergen protocol enforcement
- Responsible alcohol service & intervention
- Beverage cost & pour control
- Wine and spirits knowledge
- Menu engineering and food costing
Compliance
Every course reflects the current 2022 FDA Food Code and is refreshed within 12 months of each supplement release.
The CFPM exam is administered under ANSI-ASTM E2659 conditions and accepted in all U.S. jurisdictions requiring a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Responsible service coursework satisfies state responsible-vendor programs and is accepted by most liquor liability carriers for premium credit.
FALCPA and FASTER Act obligations, including sesame as the 9th major allergen, are covered in both handler and manager tracks.