Mission Statement

Together, we inspire, advance, and support women leaders in the culinary, fine beverage, and hospitality industries through education, mentorship and philanthropy.

Diversity Statement

At Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), one of our guiding principles is valuing the differences among people and cultures throughout the world, in our communities and in our Chapters. We believe that the diversity of LDEI is a fundamental strength of our organization and that LDEI’s mission is best fulfilled when we embrace diversity as a value and a practice.

At Les Dames Sonoma we seek to build a community of women whose members and partners have diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences because we believe that diverse backgrounds and ideas are crucial to people of all races, language, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We understand that people from different cultures and backgrounds provide unique perspectives and approaches. Leading by example, we aspire to make diversity a core and abiding strength in our organization.

Code of Ethics

In order to uphold the integrity of the organization, our members adhere to the following:

• Support the Mission/Vision/Guiding Principles of LDEI and abide by the bylaws of  both the organization and her local chapter.

• Will not use her membership or the name of the organization or her local chapter for her personal monetary advantage.

• Never allow the membership list of the organization or her local chapter to be sold or used for merchandising, promotional purposes or commercial endorsement outside of the organization and its partners.

• Sponsor for membership only those individuals known to her to have high ethical standards and professional stature in the area of food, beverage, hospitality and other fields as they relate to these disciplines.

• Maintain the dignity and integrity of the organization and her local chapter by holding herself to the highest professional standards.

Guiding Principles:

The members of LDEI adhere to Guiding Principles that uphold the integrity, professionalism and outstanding leadership, which our founders originally established for the organization. LDEI is guided in its decisions and actions by:  

Philanthropy: We are committed to creating lasting change in our communities through focused philanthropy. 

Diversity: We celebrate the value of differences among people and cultures throughout the world, in our communities and in our Chapters.  

Leadership and Professional Development: We are committed to life-long learning, mentoring, career advancement and professional development for our members.  

Professional Excellence: We subscribe to the highest standards of professional conduct, ethics and integrity. 

 Innovation: We are committed to assuring continuing relevance and influence in an ever-changing environment through adaptation, innovation and openness and responsiveness to change.

At Les Dames Sonoma we seek to build a community of women whose members and partners have diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences because we believe that diverse backgrounds and ideas are crucial to people of all races, language, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We understand that people from different cultures and backgrounds provide unique perspectives and approaches. Leading by example, we aspire to make diversity a core and abiding strength in our organization.