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Darnell R. Franze, Jr. updated their profile

Apr 23, 2010

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Title: Director of Food and Beverage

Company: Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport

Which Restaurant Segment best describes my company: Hotel / Motel Foodservice

Which department at the restaurant corporate office: Not Applicable

What is your profession: Not Applicable

Interests: Career Advancement, Discovering New Wines, Learning, Making Friends, Networking, New Locations, Other

Personal Quote: A prince is not much of a prince if he has to tell you he is a prince...

Years in the Industry: 20 years

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Running right along...BLAM! (Did I mention I was only 40?)

Posted on January 5, 2009 at 9:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

OK, so it is true...I have lost 40 pounds since April. I do have three cell phones, two of them fully activated blackberrys, I have and will and do the job of four people, I work an average of 65 hours a week, and I don't think I have ever had two days off in a row, or even in the same week. Then I suffered a minor stroke like event four weeks ago....

What a wake up call.

In this age of getting there faster, meaner, and leaner, we tend to forget the one thing that needs our… Continue

Cost Containment versus Responsible Management

Posted on November 29, 2008 at 1:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

In this topsy turvy world of economic disasters and tragedies, I am noticing what can only be described as "pushing the panic button" happening more and more frequently. What I am referring to is this: in a season of the hospitality industry that is traditionally slow, in the wake of the media's proclaimation of economic doom, we are suddenly making decisions that could potentially harm our business for years to come. Changing the units operating hours, cutting back the staffing to bare… Continue

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At 6:18pm on April 13, 2009, Mary White-Cornell said…: Hi Darnell,

I'm new to the Seattle area and so I thought that since we are neighbors I would just say "Hi".

Sounds like you had quite a scare in January - hope that you are feeling better.

Looks like you are "connected" in the hospitality industry here - I'm looking for a restaurant marketing gig - who should I contact or connect with?

Thanks!
Mary

At 7:24pm on March 4, 2009, Craig Priebe said…: Hi Darnell
Here's an opportunity- won't take but a moment and it's fun...

- go here-
http://solofoods.com/page29642842.aspx

-and vote for #F06 Cherry Almond Truffles - vote only once and pass it on to all of your friends
Please...

I am a finalist in a big video recipe contest and I need your votes to win
deadline is Friday March 6

Thanks
Craig Priebe
"Grilled Pizzas & Piadinas"
www.craigpriebe

At 5:24pm on November 27, 2008, Non-OperatorDana A. Romero said…: I wanted to personally invite you to join our discussions in regards to cheeses at the Cheese Group on FohBoh. Every week we introduce a new cheese and invite you to find it in your area, buy it, try it and then dicuss it with us. We could use someone like yourself who could give us some good, positive feedback.

At 1:25pm on November 26, 2008, Debra Straka said…: Hi Darnell,
Welcome!! I just wanted to introduce myself and wish you happy networking here at FohBoh. I look forward to your insights and ideas.
Debra