Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Bailli Délégué

Gold medal and chain on green ribbon edged in gold braid.

National officer

Chancelier - Argentier - Conseiller Culinaire - Conseiller Gastronomique - Chargé(e) de Missions - Chargé(e) de Presse

 Gold medal and chain on blue ribbon edged in gold braid

Echanson

The Echanson must be an acknowledged person in his speciality, with outstanding knowledge in the field of wine and spirits.

Gold tastevin and chain on blue ribbon with a burgundy stripe and thin orange stripe in the middle, edged with gold braid

Bailli

Gold medal and chain on green ribbon.

Local Officer

Vice-Chancelier/Argentier or Vice-Chancelier and Vice-Argentier - Vice-Conseiller Culinaire - Vice-Conseiller Gastronomique - Vice-Chargé(e) de Missions - Vice Chargé(e) de Presse

 Gold medal and chain on blue ribbon

Vice-Echanson

Gold tastevin and chain on blue ribbon with a wide orange stripe and a burgundy stripe in the middle

Chevalier / Dame de la Chaîne

The initial non-professional Chaîne grades

Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon edged in light blue

Officier

Promotion for a Chevalier or a Dame de la Chaîne. Also for a special member, or Président of an Association to be honoured.

 Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon edged in red

Grand Officier

Exceptional promotion for an Officier – a gastronome who has distinguished himself through his efforts for the Chaîne, possible after ten years of Chaîne membership - but only with approval of the President.

 Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon with a red stripe in the middle edged in red

Pair

Exceptional promotion for a Grand Officier, possible after fifteen years of Chaîne membership, but only with approval of the President.

Gold medal and chain on a purple ribbon with light blue in the middle, edged in red

Professionel de la Table

A person directly involved in restaurant service.

 Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon with “place setting” insignia

Chef de Table

Maitre d'Hôtel, Chef de Rang, Restaurant Service Educator who, if needs be, cooks at the table.

Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe

Maître Restaurateur

Owner/manager or director of a restaurant who is not involved with the running of the kitchen in his/her establishment; a Service Programme Educator.

Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe, edged in light blue, and “Maître Restaurateur” insignia (not shown in this photo)

Officier Maître Restaurateur

Promotion for a Maître Restaurateur.

Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe edged in red and “Maître Restaurateur” insignia (not shown in this photo)

Grand Officier Maître Restaurateur

Special promotion for an Officier Maître Restaurateur, possible after ten years of Chaîne membership, but only with approval of the President.

Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon with a wide orange stripe and a thin red stripe in the middle, edged in red, and “Maître restaurateur” insignia (not shown in this photo)

Rôtisseur

The initial Chaîne Professional grade. Reserved for a young Chef.

Silver medal and chain on orange ribbon with “Rôtisseur” insignia

Chef Rôtisseur

Sous Chef, Chef de partie, Culinary Educator.

Silver medal and chain on orange ribbon edged in red with “Rôtisseur” insignia

Maître Rôtisseur

Owner, Director, Manager, Head Chef, Culinary Programme Director involved in the running of the kitchen at a catering establishment.

 Silver medal and chain on orange ribbon with two red stripes and “Rôtisseur” insignia

Officier Maître Rôtisseur

Promotion for a Maître Rôtisseur.

Gold medal and chain on orange ribbon with two red stripes and “Rôtisseur” insignia

Grand Officier Maître Rôtisseur

Special promotion for an Officier Maitre Rôtisseur, possible after ten years of Chaîne membership, but only with approval of the President.

Gold medal and chain on orange ribbon with a red stripe in the middle and “Rôtisseur” insignia

Professionel du Vin

A person directly involved in viticulture, including an owner, director, manager, of a vineyard and/or a winery, a winemaker, a director of a wine academy or wine educational program, a distributor of wine and crafted beverages, and an owner of an exclusive wine boutique.

Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe, edged in light blue and “grape” insignia (not shown in this photo)

Sommelier

Sommelier or Chef de Cave, Wine Educator.

Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe and “bottle and glass” insignia

Maître Sommelier

Head Sommelier of a restaurant, Senior Wine Educator.

Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe, edged in light blue, and “bottle and glass” insignia

Officier Maître Sommelier

Promotion for a Maître Sommelier.

Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe, edged in red, and “bottle and glass” insignia

Grand Officier Maître Sommelier

Special promotion for an Officier Maître Sommelier, possible after ten years of Chaîne membership, but only with approval of the President.

Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon with a wide orange stripe and a thin red stripe in the middle, edged in red, and “bottle and glass” insignia

Maître Hôtelier

Owner/manager or director of a hotel, Senior Hotel School Educator.

Silver medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe, edged in light blue, and “Hôtelier” insignia

Officier Maître Hôtelier

Promotion for a Maître Hôtelier.

Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon with orange stripe, edged in red, and “Hôtelier” insignia

Grand Officier Maître Hôtelier

Special promotion for an Officier Maître Hôtelier, possible after ten years of Chaîne membership, but only with approval of the President.

Gold medal and chain on purple ribbon with a wide orange stripe and a thin red stripe in the middle, edged in red, and “Hôtelier” insignia

Chevalier d’Honneur

High honorary title, given to a very important person, celebrity, foreign ambassador or dignitary. Awarded only with the approval of the President.

Gold medal and chain on burgundy ribbon

Grand Officier d’Honneur

Highest honorary title, given to Royalty, Head of State or Ministers. Awarded only with the approval of the President.

Gold medal and chain on burgundy ribbon, edged in gold braid

Honoraire

Members retiring from the Conseil Magistral or Conseil d'Administration may take “Honoraire” status with the approval of the President.

Members retiring from the Bureau of a Bailliage or a Bailliage Provincial or a Bailliage National may take “Honoraire" status.

On reaching retirement, a member holding a professional grade becomes “Honoraire”.

Silver Commandeur (10 years)

The "Commendeur" silver badge will be given upon request to all members after ten years of membership in La Chaîne since the date of nomination.

Commandeur (20 years)

The “Commandeur” badge will be given upon request to all members, after twenty years of uninterrupted Chaîne membership since the date of their first induction.

Officier Commandeur (30 years)

The “Officier Commandeur” badge will be given upon request to all members, after thirty years of uninterrupted Chaîne membership since the date of their first induction.

Grand Commandeur (40 years)

The “Grand Commandeur” badge will be given upon request to all members, after forty years of uninterrupted Chaîne membership since the date of their first induction.

Grand Officier Commandeur (50 years)

The ‘Officier Grand Commandeur' badge will be given upon request to all members, after fifty years of uninterrupted Chaîne membership since the date of their first induction.

Haut Commandeur (60 years)

The ‘Haut Commandeur' badge will be given upon request to all members, after sixty years of uninterrupted Chaîne membership since the date of their first induction.

Conseil d’Administration

Gold medal and chain on red ribbon edged in gold braid with Conseil d'Administration insignia

Conseil Magistral

Gold medal and chain on red ribbon edged in gold braid with Conseil Magistral insignia

Conseil d’Honneur

Gold medal and chain on red ribbon edged in gold braid with Conseil d'Honneur insignia

Merit reward

The medal of merit can be awarded to Danes and non-Danes alike who have made a special and/or long-term contribution as members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs du Danemark.

The medal can also be awarded to persons who through particularly appreciable and/or long-term efforts have worked for the dissemination/knowledge of wine and gastronomy in Denmark as well as abroad.

The recipients must always have comported themselves in their private and professional lives in such ways as to be worthy to bear this medal.

Bronze

For recognition of an excellent contribution in the ranks of his/her Bureau, the Bailli may award one Bronze Award annually. Such awards may, with the permission of the Bailli Délégué (or Bailli Provincial where applicable), be awarded to a non-Officer, a member who through dedicated service to the Bailliage deserves to be recognised.
It is also encouraged that the Bailli Délégué (or Bailli Provincial where applicable), awards Bronze Medals to those Baillis who have excelled in managing a Bailliage.
(In addition to the medal, the recipient receives a pin to wear on his/her ribbon.)

Silver

For an outstanding contribution to the Chaîne a member may be given a Silver Award. This Award may only be given by the Bailli Délégué however, he may request that the Bureau Provincial and/or Bureau National make recommendations as to who should receive such recognition.

(In addition to the medal, the recipient receives a pin to wear on his/her ribbon.)

Gold

For an exceptional contribution to the Chaîne a member may be given the highest Gold Award. It may only be awarded by the Bailli Délégué or by the President, and is subject to the President's approval.

(In addition to the medal, the recipient receives a pin to wear on his/her ribbon.)