Certification Overview

  • Certification Category
    Hospitality
  • Certification For
    Hospitality Line Level Employees
  • Certifying Body
    American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
  • Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR)

    Front desk representatives play a key role in giving guests an excellent experience. They greet guests, check them in, and make payment arrangements. They answer guest questions and make sure guests can get the services that they need while at the property. The Front Desk Representative certification recognizes those professionals who are skilled at the many tasks they must perform.

  • Certified Restaurant Server (CRS)

    When it comes to an outstanding dining experience, guests rely on restaurant servers. They're the ones who make them feel welcome, can explain the menu, serve food, and provide all-around great service from the time guests arrive until they are ready to leave. The Certified Restaurant Server recognizes the high level of professionalism needed to succeed and to bring outstanding service to every guest.

  • Certified Kitchen Cook (CKC)

    When a property has a reputation for great food, it's because the kitchen cooks are doing an outstanding job. They are skilled in preparing food, using kitchen equipment properly, and ensuring that everything is kept safe and sanitary to put the highest quality food on each plate. The Certified Kitchen Cook credential recognizes those professionals in a food service operation who are committed to high standards in everything they do.

  • Certified Breakfast Attendant (CBA)

    Breakfast attendants help guests get their day off to a great start. They provide food, beverages, and a warm welcome to guests at their property. The Certified Breakfast Attendant recognizes those employees who have the skills and knowledge to provide excellent food and beverage service every morning at a lodging property.

  • Certified Guestroom Attendant (CGA)

    Guestroom attendants bring the shine to each guestroom, ensuring that the very reason guests come to the property--the guestroom, is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness. Certification recognizes those guestroom attendants who are skilled in every cleaning task and who greet guests warmly and respond to their guestroom needs.

  • Certified Maintenance Employee (CME)

    There is so much at a lodging property that can go wrong; maintenance employees are the first to respond when something needs to be fixed and kept in top shape. The Certified Maintenance Employee recognizes those professionals who know how to maintain the physical property, whether it is replacing faucets, fixing holes in the wall, or performing regular preventive maintenance.

  • Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO)

    The Lodging Security Officer Program provides general safety and security techniques and tips as well as hospitality-specific information that security officers and other employees need to provide effective security at lodging properties. The study guide can be used to prepare for the Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO) certification exam.

  • Guest Service Gold® Making Connections

    Guests remember and share their experiences about your property. Guest Service Gold®: Making Connections provides hospitality professionals with the confidence to engage and connect with guests to find out their needs and provide memorable service.

  • Guest Service Gold® Tourism

    Just as one bad apple can spoil the bunch, one negative online review can spoil your business's chances of attracting new guests. And for tourism destinations, it can be even worse-negative feedback can impact an entire city or region. The reputations of hotels and museums, taxi companies and restaurants, all contribute to a destination's profile.

  • Guest Service Gold® Golden Opportunities

    Golden opportunities are moments and exchanges that, depending on your actions, can leave a guest feeling delighted or disappointed. Guest Service Gold®: Golden Opportunities demonstrates how to provide a level of guest service that leaves a lasting impression on each of your guests, inspires your coworkers, and enhances your job satisfaction.