Certified Master Hotel Supplier (CMHS®)

Professional hotel suppliers must possess a level of expertise that extends beyond the role of salesperson and order taker. This expertise prepares them to serve as advisors who help customers make better business decisions. The Certified Master Hotel Supplier (CMHS®) designation recognizes that expertise. The CHMS designation may be used on letterhead, business cards, and other writings.

Prerequisites

To be accepted as a candidate in the Certified Master Hotel Supplier program, you must currently hold a position as a supplier of products or services to the
hospitality industry.

Application
Candidates must submit an application and meet the necessary prerequisites. All Professional Certification programs must be completed within one year from enrollment.

Certified Master Hotel Supplier (CMHS®)
Topics covered (by track)
• Sales, Hospitality Operations
• Food & Beverage, Hospitality Operations

Fee includes
• Once enrolled, the candidate will receive their study materials and the online exam at the same time.
• Study materials corresponding with Supplier or Food & Beverage track (as indicated on application)
• Practice questions
• First exam
• Certificate and lapel pin upon successful completion of the exam

Exam
• Exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions that must be answered within a three-hour time period.
• Passing score: 70% or higher
• Two retakes are allowed if a candidate does not pass the exam. The fee is $50 and must be completed within the same one year time frame of enrollment.
• Exam is available online and paper-based.

Recertification: Every five years

Once certified, designees are automatically enrolled in the CMHS® Recertification Program, which recognizes and rewards continuing efforts toward hospitality career growth. A new jeweled lapel pin (reflecting the number of years certified) and certificate are awarded at the time of each recertification.