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10:00 AM
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Welcome to the ACF Central Florida Chapter's 2025 Culinary Arts Competitions. These are ACF Sanctioned competitions which follow ACF Guidelines and will be judged by ACF Certified Judges. Our Competit …
11:00 AM
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In any business, “image” is very important. We are all concerned about what our food products look like, what the decor of our restaurants look like, how our servers are presented. So much weight is o …
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Join Chef Daniel Contreras as he prepares Hojaldra Tostada with Duck Black Garlic Adobo and Passion Fruit Salad
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Restaurant marketing is much easier with the right tips, tricks, and tools. How do you get more people to find your restaurant when they search Google for what they crave? How frequently should you po …
12:00 PM
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Learn how to build a powerful personal brand using proven PR strategies. Alexis shares actionable insights on media pitching, storytelling, and thought leadership to help entrepreneurs increase visibi …
12:30 PM
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Join Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark as she prepares Korean BBQ Wings with southern style Oi Muchim ChowChow. Kelsey Barnard Clark is a chef, entrepreneur, lifestyle tastemaker, and co-star of Netflix’s new …Speakers
1:00 PM
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Every pizzeria dreams of growth — but scaling without a strategy can lead to lost quality, shaky culture, and a diluted brand. In this seminar, Rico Lunardi, owner of the award-winning Slice on Broadw …
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Ever felt like leadership is just one long ordeal of chasing people down for things? Or have you avoided taking on a leadership position because you just did NOT want to be the one with a million thin …
2:00 PM
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Discover real-world tax strategies that put money back in your business. Learn how cost segregation, capital expenditure studies, and the potential return of 100% bonus depreciation could dramatically …
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Most restaurants promote from within—but fail to develop the leadership skills needed to thrive at the next level. In this fast-paced, interactive session, leadership coach and pizzeria operator Tyrel …Sponsored by:
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Join Chef Luis Reyes as he prepares Chilled Pickled Shrimp and Caribbean Tuna Poke Cup
3:00 PM
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There are so many ways to increase sales, but if they are not created, marketed or executed correctly, these great ideas end up hurting! Discover the right approach to these potential hidden gems, tha …
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The guest experience is created through a culmination of events throughout the guest visit. These events all impact each other, and result in a “domino effect” which can lead to a negative guest exper …
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An honest, informal discussion about ROI for operators thinking about deploying AI in their restaurants. Cameron Long (Founder & CRO) and Logan Whitehouse (Founder & CTO) of Virnika discuss where the …
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3:30 PM
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Discover the secrets to pairing food and wine like a professional with expert guidance from Professor Brian Connors. In this interactive course, you'll delve into the science behind flavor profiles an …Sponsored by:
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4:00 PM
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Capsolve will discuss best practices for identifying, evaluating, and managing technology within the restaurant environment. This will include techniques for enabling restaurateurs and consultants to …
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Join The Burnt Chef Project’s North American Ambassadors as they share firsthand experiences from every corner of hospitality—kitchens, operations, and leadership. This conversation explores how menta …Sponsored by:
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9:00 AM
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Restaurant Management 201 is a 3.5 hour, in-depth management training workshop that will give your team the knowledge, skills, and systems they need to properly run the daily operations of your busine …
10:00 AM
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Welcome to the ACF Central Florida Chapter's 2025 Culinary Arts Competitions. These are ACF Sanctioned competitions which follow ACF Guidelines and will be judged by ACF Certified Judges. Our Competit …
11:00 AM
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Join meat scientist, Daniel Clark, in a lively cutting demonstration of the beef top sirloin butt. Following the cutting demo, chefs will have the opportunity to utilize the generated beef cuts in a h …
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Explain how the numbers of your PnL statements work and what they should look like Know how to read a PnL Know how to make projections Know how to stick to a budget to ensure there is profit at the en …
12:00 PM
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Join husband-and-wife duo Kira and Mark Zabrowski, former educators turned award-winning pizzeria owners, as they share the realities of launching a small business. From marketing challenges to perfec …
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Jeremy Bess will present key economic trends, offering actionable insights for business leaders. By simplifying complex data, he’ll provide practical strategies to help leaders make informed decisions …
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The most important step in any journey is the first. If you want to get into the pizza business, don’t wait. Your dreams don’t begin tomorrow. Come join a presentation and discussion on the beginning …
1:00 PM
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Top Florida caterers Bill Hansen, Warren Dietel, and Kevin Lacassin discuss how they're growing their businesses, what's hot in catering and events, the challenges they're facing, and tips for operato …
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Join Chef Matthew Eiler as he prepares Chilean Sea Bass, Fork Crushed Potatoes, and Dill Beurre Blanc
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How our business integrates with current technology Knowing your numbers, employee management, Food distributers, POS's
2:00 PM
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Your guest is hungry, wallet open—and you blew it. This brutally honest session reveals why hotels keep handing sales to delivery apps and how to reclaim your F&B revenue with bold tech, smarter strat …
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This is a must attend session for both existing restaurant owners facing a lease renewal negotiation and new start-up restaurant tenants leasing space for the first time. Learn the 13 costly mistakes …
2:30 PM
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3:00 PM
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This session redefines exceptional leadership as creating a workplace where employees thrive by feeling seen, heard, and understood. Through using high support and challenge, employee loyalty is inspi …
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Peek around the corner into 2026 with a forward-looking scan of the biggest movements reshaping food and beverage. From today’s emerging signals to tomorrow’s breakout opportunities—this session equip …
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The 2025 Rapid Fire: Combi Oven Challenge is powered by Unox. Chefs are invited to compete in preparing dishes featuring sirloin cuts from our butchery demo by Daniel Clark! They are instructed to f …Sponsored by:
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Join a panel of distinguished legacy restaurant owners as they share insights on the foundational pillars of enduring success. This discussion will explore how operational excellence, sound financial …Sponsored by:
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9:00 AM
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Restaurant Management 301 is a new 3.5-hour, in-depth management training workshop that will give you and your team the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to properly run a profitable business, whi …
11:00 AM
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This session is a deep dive into the art of hospitality. We explore why how we care for others, is far more important than the food, beverage, and service we provide. Takeaway 1 - the difference betwe …
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Restaurant rescue strategy & checklist that includes a step-by-step approach to decreasing overhead, analyzing the profit & loss statement, and optimizing food cost and labor designed to restore profi …
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Join Chef Noah Estabrook as he prepares Shrimp & Grits
12:00 PM
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Learn 7 proven social media tactics that actually move the needle for restaurants. From customer engagement to AI-powered content and review replies, this session will show you how to turn online acti …
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Join Chef Bruce Ozga as he prepares Breadfruit & Plantain Gnocchi with Coconut-Citrus Sauce & Pickled Local Vegetables
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This presentation highlights the synergy between technology and culinary arts, showcasing AI as a supportive tool in the kitchen, much like a sous-chef. We'll explore practical applications of AI in s …
1:00 PM
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Helbraun Levey, the nation’s top hospitality law firm, equips you with the tools and insights to open a bar or restaurant in Florida. Beyond raising capital and securing licenses, they’ll advise on pi …
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Generation Z—the most socially conscious, tech-savvy, and experience-driven generation yet—is redefining the beverage industry. From sustainability and authenticity to digital-first engagement and pur …
