Become a ManageFirst® Program Instructor/Proctor

When you become a ManageFirst Program Instructor or Proctor, you become a very valuable asset to the industry. That's because you'll be promoting the development of our managers, and the success of our industry on the whole.

To begin, first you must first register to become a ManageFirst Program Instructor/Proctor. There is a separate registration process for ServSafe Food Safety and ServSafe Alcohol certification, which are part of the ManageFirst program.

Follow these three steps to register as a ManageFirst Instructor and/or Proctor

  1. Read the ManageFirst Program Exam Administration Handbook
  2. Download, print out and complete the ManageFirst Program Instructor and Proctor Application. Be sure to print legibly when completing the forms.
  3. Submit your completed Application form by fax, email, or mail.
  4. Fax to:

    1-866-665-9570 or 1-312-583-9853.
    Immediately after faxing, call to verify your Application was received. Call 1-800-765-2122.
    Email to: managefirst@restaurant.org

    Mail to:

    The National Restaurant Association Solutions
    Attn: Account Services
    233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3600
    Chicago, Illinois 60606-6383

Important note: The ServSafe and ServSafe Alcohol courses are part of the ManageFirst Program. Individuals must register separately for these two certification courses.

For more information on registering as a ServSafe Instructor, click here.

For more information on registering as a ServSafe Alcohol Instructor, click here.

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