Social Responsibility is “an ethical or ideological theory that an entity whether it is a government, corporation, organization or individual has a responsibility to society. This responsibility can be “negative”, meaning there is a responsibility to refrain from acting (resistance stance) or it can be “positive”, meaning there is a responsibility to act (proactive stance).”  (Wikipedia)

What does that mean to the hospitality industry?

• As we all know, alcohol plays a role not only in our society but in the industry we serve, the hospitality industry. 
•  Underage drinking
• Binge drinking
• Overconsumption
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
• sexual behaviors
• the work environment
• Employee/Employer responsibilities
• Responsible Vendor Act

• But what is your role? 
• Obey the law - unless you are 21 years of age, you are not legally allowed to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. 
• Know the penalties and consequences of your behavior
• Driving Under the Influence 
• Loss of license
• Fines and penalties
• Jail time

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation will be distributing a new Alcohol Awareness Unit Study curriculum to our instructors at our Teacher Training Institute at the North Miami Campus of Johnson & Wales University in June of 2010.  This program will enhance the classroom experience of our nearly 20,000 students statewide and better prepare them for a career in the foodservice and hospitality industries.

We’re grateful to our sponsors, who have a similar commitment to Social Responsibility issues and the need to educate the next generation of hospitality industry employees and responsible citizens.

Social Responsibility Partners