About FICS

HISTORY

Leaders of the restaurant and hotel industry created the The French International Culinary Society (FICS) in 1972. Our association is a small, but very unique, professional group based in Washington, D.C. The membership is varied, but has always regrouped individuals concerned about the evolution of techniques used in the food service industry.

FICS members are working together to defend and preserve certain traditions of quality inherent to the French culinary art. We believe that in order to protect these fundamentals, the use and learning of specific techniques must be encouraged through the promotion and teaching of their values.

ORGANIZATION 

The French International Culinary Society is governed by a board of directors composed of seven directors selected among the association’s members. Directors are elected for a two years term through a secret ballot process. The result are tabulated and announced at a general assembly.

The board of directors appoints an executive committee composed of four officers to run the day-to-day operations of the association.

Major decisions are presented to the members at general assemblies for votes. Members are always welcome, and are encouraged to express their opinion through the association’s Website and at the general assemblies.

The FICS is a non-profit organization with a social and educative purpose. The directors and officers receive no monetary compensation for their work. More help is always needed; do not hesitate to volunteer your time to help this association support the French culinary art.