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Certification
Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE)
National Association for Catering and Events
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The CPCE is the only certification focused on the catering and events business, emphasizing specialized expertise and areas of concentration, including catering services and operations, beverage management, event design and execution, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and contracts and risk management.
Apply generally accepted accounting principles to catering and event operationsInterpret financial statements including cash flow, balance sheet, and income statement for catering and event operationsCalculate food, beverage, and labor costs for catering and event operationsDevelop and manage budgets for a catering and event operationDescribe and apply knowledge of beverage types in catering and event serviceComply with legal considerations regarding alcohol service in catering and event operationsCalculate beverage cost and pricing to support profitability in catering and event operationsAssist customers with beverage pairings in a catering and event contextPlan bar and drink service placement to support event flow and quality serviceCalculate portions for various types of catered eventsApply food preparation, storage, and handling procedures in catering and event operationsCreate menus to maximize revenue and deliver quality service in catering and event operationsEvaluate staffing needs for various styles of food and table serviceAssess and implement customer requests within operational constraints during a catering eventDefine and apply contract components and essential clauses in catering and event operationsManage breach of contract prevention and enforcement in catering and event operationsIdentify and manage risk related to safety, liability, and legal exposure in catering and event operationsComply with laws affecting catering and event organizationsIdentify event functions and appropriate sequences for catering and event planningApply ancillary services available to caterers and event plannersExecute the event planning process for various types of events and weddingsManage the hiring process for catering and event operationsConduct onboarding and training for catering and event staffManage employee performance appraisals in compliance with legal considerationsDifferentiate sales and marketing strategies for catering and event operationsDevelop a marketing plan including competitive and SWOT analysis for catering and event operationsApply social media and electronic marketing within a catering and event marketing planApply sales forecasting processes to catering and event operations