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Professional Certification
Hospitality Certification


Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS)

Download CHS Application  PDF file - Requires Adobe Acrobat to view

Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS)

Qualifications:

Professional Certification Designation

  • Current full-time employment as a qualified supervisor* with at least 3 months experience.
  • Valid indefinitely from date earned.

Certificate of Knowledge

  • Not currently employed in the qualifying position*.
  • Valid for 2 years from date earned; not eligible for recertification.

*A qualifying supervisor is a person who supervises two or more individuals; has job duties that are at least 20 percent supervisory in nature and include such tasks as scheduling, training, interviewing, disciplining, inspecting, and conducting performance reviews; makes decisions and judgment calls while performing daily duties; and has input on hiring and firing decisions within a department.

Exam Fee:

  • AH&LA Members**: US $75.00
  • Non-AHLA Members: US $95.00
Fee includes application and exam, plus designation, lapel pin, and certificate for those who qualify and reach the 70% passing score.

** Find out if your property is member of AH&LA, go to the American Hotel & Lodging Association membership directory.

How to Apply for CHS Certification

  1. Print and complete the application form. (You must have Adobe Acrobat to view this application form. Click Adobe Acrobat to download program.)
  2. Ask your supervisor to complete the CHS Recommendation / Employment Verification Form that comes with the application. Include the form with your completed application.
  3. Mail or fax (407-999-8610) the completed application form, along with the supporting documentation and the appropriate fee.
  4. Within three weeks, the Educational Institute will review the application and send notification of acceptance.
  5. Within 6 months of enrollment date, successfully complete the CHS comprehensive exam through an approved proctor.

Benefits of CHS Certification:

  • Adds a level of professionalism to the hospitality supervisor's role
  • Provides an opportunity for employees to validate their knowledge
  • Enhance your image because your professional certification comes from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute - world renowned for hospitality training and certification.

CHS Study Material

  • Supervisory Skill Builders This 9-workbook series is an important first step toward CHS certification. Contains need-to-know information on how supervisors should carry out their responsibilities to management as well as employees. For prices and additional information, call the Educational Institute at (407) 999-8100; fax (407) 236-7848 or click Supervisory Skill Builders to order online.
  • Supervision in the Hospitality Industry This is a course offered through our Distance Learning program. For more information, contact Distance Learning at 517-372-8800 or go to Distance Learning.

Also available:
Designations for
Department Trainer and nineteen (19) line-level positions.

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