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Restaurant and Food Service Management Series (RFSM) DECA Practice
Participants will demonstrate knowledge and skills in restaurant and food service management series scenarios. Practice RFSM roleplays in the official DECA format and get scored the way a judge scores you — on the performance indicators that actually decide the event.
RFSM competition format
Prep time
10 minutes
Presentation
Up to 7 minutes
PIs scored
5 per case
PI pool
605 indicators
Management Consultant
Industry Professional
Sample RFSM roleplay scenarios
Real examples of the case prompts Case Ace generates for Restaurant and Food Service Management Series. Every session produces a new one, so you never rehearse the same case twice.
You are the restaurant manager. Address staff scheduling issues during peak hours.
You are the food service director. Implement a new menu item strategy.
You are the operations manager. Develop a plan to reduce food waste and costs.
What RFSM tests you on
The instructional areas Restaurant and Food Service Management Series draws from most heavily, by number of official performance indicators.
Example RFSM performance indicators
OP:189Explain the nature of operationsOperationsOP:190Discuss the role of ethics in operationsOperationsPD:002Maintain appropriate personal appearanceProfessional DevelopmentPD:009Demonstrate systematic behaviorProfessional DevelopmentEI:001Describe the nature of emotional intelligenceEmotional IntelligenceEI:016Explain the concept of self-esteemEmotional IntelligenceNF:077Assess information needsInformation ManagementNF:078Obtain needed information efficientlyInformation ManagementFI:058Explain forms of financial exchange (cash, credit, debit, electronic funds transfer, etc.)Financial AnalysisFI:059Identify types of currency (paper money, coins, banknotes, government bonds, treasury notes, etc.)Financial AnalysisEC:002Distinguish between economic goods and servicesEconomicsEC:003Explain the concept of economic resourcesEconomicsHow to place in RFSM
Demonstrate strong customer service orientation
Show knowledge of industry standards and regulations
Present creative and practical solutions
RFSM frequently asked questions
What is the Restaurant and Food Service Management Series (RFSM) event in DECA?
Participants will demonstrate knowledge and skills in restaurant and food service management series scenarios. It sits in the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster and is scored on 5 performance indicators drawn from a pool of 605 official PIs.
How long is the RFSM roleplay?
Competitors get 10 minutes to prepare and up to 7 minutes to present to the judge. Management Consultant
What performance indicators are on the RFSM exam and roleplay?
RFSM draws most heavily from Operations, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Information Management. Case Ace includes every one of the 605 performance indicators tied to this event as free flashcards with AI explanations.
How do I practice RFSM roleplays before competition?
Generate an unlimited number of RFSM practice cases in the official DECA format, present them out loud, and get judge-style AI feedback scored against the same performance indicators a real judge uses. It is free to start.
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