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CRA Chef Alliance

The best of the best in our industry

The CRA Chef Alliance is dedicated to developing a robust, statewide community of professional chefs who serve as ambassadors for the Colorado hospitality industry. 

Community

Four annual in-person meetings, in locations across Colorado

Education

Training and educational opportunities

Professional Development

Mentorship; health & wellness in hospitality; media and local event opportunities

CRA Chef Alliance Benefits

Peer networking across Colorado
Governor’s mansion and CRA/F event opportunities; media opportunities
Participation in Colorado ProStart® and Apprenticeship programs
Chef-focused educational and professional-development programming

CRA-Member Chefs

  • Chef Alliance membership included!
  • Access to full CRA-member benefits, including:
    • National Restaurant Association membership
    • Programs and services discounts
    • Legal & CPA Resource Center access
    • Free annual labor-law posters
    • Legal and compliance updates
    • Health & Wellness Resource Center

Non-Member Chefs

  • $100 annual CRA Chef Alliance membership dues are available for non-member, non-owner chefs employed in Colorado
  • Full CRA Chef Alliance benefits
Denise Mickelsen

Questions about the CRA Chef Alliance and how to become a member?

Contact CRA Director of Communication Denise Mickelsen.

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