Join FRLA Northeast for Bust a Clay for a sporting clay tournament on Monday, December 5! Join us for this exciting fundraiser for the FRLA Northeast Chapter with funds supporting hospitality education and our advocacy efforts. FRLA supports sixteen Northeast area High Schools that have a ProStart Culinary Training program, training the future chefs of Read More
Please join your FRLA Northeast Chapter as we mix and mingle to kick off 2023! Join us to kick of the new year and our 2023 Board with a special reception and networking event. We will highlight chapter updates for 2023 and along with a casual reception to mix and mingle. The event will begin Read More
Please join FRLA Northeast Chapter, Florida’s First Coast of Golf, St. Augustine Visitors & Convention Bureau, and Visit Jacksonville for the annual THE PLAYERS update. We will hear from Jared Rice Senior Vice President & Executive Director for THE PLAYERS about what they are planning and expecting for the 2023 tournament that will be held Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter to celebrate the 14th Annual ROSE Awards! Please join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Northeast Chapter at the Recognition of Services Excellence (ROSE) Awards as we recognize Northeast Florida front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region's commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor Read More
Bring your team and join us while engaging in this FREE high energy, interactive workshop focusing on team building and retention. By completing an in-person assessment, you and your co-workers will gain a heightened self-awareness of your individual communication techniques, as well as a better understanding of others. Come ready to have some fun and Read More
Join us for this FREE interactive workshop to discuss the state of our customer service skills and how we can improve our service to guests. During the workshop, we will highlight how customer service has changed since the Pandemic, how we define customer service, share expectations from guests, and brainstorm on how we can improve Read More
Coming off a week of National Travel & Tourism celebrations, join FRLA for our free annual Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook! Florida has seen record-breaking visitor numbers. Florida's tourism industry was responsible for welcoming 137.6 million visitors in 2022, the highest number of visitors in the state’s history. This represents a 12.9% increase over 2021 and Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our monthly educational meeting. As we continue to recruit to bring staffing levels back, our industry looks to grow our managers into leaders. We will interview a panel of industry leaders who will share their experience and ideas. Following the discussion, we will break into small groups with panel Read More
Join the Northeast Chapter for a workshop on Food Safety. This program will keep you up to date with the latest information on regulations. Expand your knowledge and ensure the safety of your food establishment by attending this informative workshop. Don’t miss out. Event Details: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our annual Qualities of a Leader discussion. Each year our chapter hosts this intimate discussion with the FRLA State Board of Directors Chair to learn about their steps to success and have a chance to ask questions. This year we are thrilled to have John Horne joining us, owner Read More
Social Media is a HUGE part of marketing your restaurant and hotel. Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter to learn about the top 5 things you SHOULD be doing to keep your business on top of the social scroll. Social Beans co-founders Grace Stoyshich and Rachel Harris will dive into social media and provide tips on how to maximize Read More
Ready, Set, Aim! Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for the annual Bust a Clay tournament on December 4, 2023. This event raises funds to support the FRLA Northeast Chapter to assist the sixteen Northeast area High Schools that have a ProStart Culinary Training program, training the future chefs of our industry and raising funds for Read More
Please join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our annual THE PLAYERS Championship & Golf Tourism Update. We will hear from Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, about what they are planning and expecting for the 2024 tournament that will be held March 12-17, 2024. David Reese with Florida’s First Coast of Golf will Read More
Please join your FRLA Northeast Chapter as we mix and mingle to kick off 2024! Join us to kick off the new year, mix and mingle with our 2024 Board of Directors. We will highlight chapter updates for 2024 along with a casual networking reception. The event will begin with the 2024 Board Installation ceremony. Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter to celebrate the 15th Annual ROSE Awards! Please join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Northeast Chapter at the Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) Awards as we recognize Northeast Florida frontline hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region's commitment to creating an extraordinary Read More
Unlocking Success: Hiring and Engaging Generation Z in the Hospitality Industry Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of recruiting the younger generation - hiring of Generation Z. Our expert panelists will share insights on digital recruitment, fostering an inclusive culture, and adapting to Gen Z's expectations. Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast FL Chapter for an essential dive into the 80/20 rule and learn how to ensure compliance for documenting your staff's hours. Protect your business from audits and potential lawsuits by former employees. We're hearing from members that they are being served with lawsuits from former staff alleging non-compliance with the ruling. Read More
Join FRLA in celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week at our annual Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook! Florida’s tourism industry is a leading economic engine in Florida, welcoming an estimated 135.0 million visitors in 2023. While this is a slight decrease (1.7%) from the 2022 post-pandemic highs, it is a 3% increase from 2019. For every Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for a panel discussion, "Navigating Challenges: Dealing with Difficult Customers in Hospitality". We are hosting a compelling panel discussion focused on a critical aspect of the hospitality industry: effectively managing difficult customers. Discussion Highlights: Insights into common challenges faced by hospitality professionals in dealing with difficult customers. Strategies for effective communication Read More
• FRLA Northeast Chapter Workshop • "Build and Motivate Your Team to Greatness by Overcoming the Fears of Dysfunctional Behaviors" Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:00 - 10:30 AM Culhane's Irish Pub Southside 9720 Deer Lake Ct. Jacksonville, FL Join the FRLA Central Florida Chapter for an insightful workshop based on Patrick Lencioni’s groundbreaking book, “The Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for an exclusive presentation featuring Florida DBPR Secretary, Melanie Griffin. Secretary Griffin will be sharing valuable insights on the licensing, regulation, and inspection processes that govern restaurants and hotels in the State of Florida. Her discourse will shed light on the office’s innovative strategies to streamline and modernize its operations. Read More
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our annual Qualities of a Leader discussion. Don't miss this inspiring presentation on September 17, 2024 at Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park! Each year the Northeast Chapter hosts this intimate discussion with a leader in the hospitality industry to learn about their steps to success and have a chance to Read More
The Synergy of AI and Social Media for Hotels and Restaurants Presented by: Grace Stoyshich and Rachel Harris, Social Beans Creative Agency Wednesday, September 25, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Culhane's Irish Pub Southside 9720 Deer Lake Ct. Jacksonville, FL Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter on September 25th as we dive into Synergy of Read More
Amendment 3 and Our Industry: Virtual Discussion on the Impact of Recreational Marijuana Legalization Monday, October 21, 2024 | 2:00 PM 💻Virtual: Zoom (See Registration Link Below) Join FRLA for an engaging virtual meeting to explore Amendment 3, which proposes the legalization of recreational marijuana and its potential effects on our industry. With early Read More
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Florida Department of Health (FDOH), and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are pleased to join efforts and host the FDA Retail Food Protection Seminar in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida. The Seminar will be held on October 23-25, 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront. Room rates are $139 nightly for attendees, and $107 nightly for FDA Staff. Retail Food Program Managers, Standardization Officers, regulators, academia, and industry are encouraged to attend to learn about current and emerging food safety initiatives and network.
Whether you’re an independent owner, quick-serve restaurant operator, chef, caterer, baker, bar or nightclub operator, hospital, hotel, or commercial foodservice personnel — join us November 8-9, 2023, at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show at the Orange County Convention Center.
Learn about the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, the best in business education within our education programming, and hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant & foodservice community — all under one roof.
Watch live culinary performances and listen in on discussions about how our chefs came to be. Emerging trends abound on the show floor with hundreds of exhibitors and in our exciting special events. Spark your creative appetite and celebrate your passion for the profession.
Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for the annual Bust A Clay Tournament! Whether you are a first-time participant or an expert shooter, bring your team members or clients out for a fun day of networking and team building on December 2, 2024! This event supports local ProStart Culinary Training programs throughout Northeast Florida. Don't miss Read More
