Restaurant Social Media
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Doug Porter
- 61, Male
- San Diego Ca
- United States
- Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- Blog Posts (3)
- Discussions (7)
- Events
- Groups
- Photos (3)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Doug Porter's Discussions
Eat Mo Butter!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie, One Fat Frog Dec 2, 2008. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Purchasing Politics
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Totillo May 14, 2008. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Profile Information
- Title
- Purchasing Director
- Company
- Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
- Website
- http://www.bolongobay.com
- Twitter Handle
- n/a
- Restaurant Segment
- Hotel Fine Dining, Quick Casual
- Interests
- Discovering new food, Networking, Finding a Job, Career Advancement, Gaining Knowledge
- Personal Quote
- "Are we having fun yet?"
- Biography
- As my past and current employers will gladly tell you, I have a way with words. One of my talents (or curses, depending) is the ability to distill a complex situation to a simple statement that captures the essence of its actuality.
When it comes to succinctly describing my professional history, the best way I know to honestly describe myself is to say that my successes are the result of learning from years of mistakes.
I started in the hospitality business as a 17 year old dishwasher who couldn’t wait for each shift to end so I could go party with my friends. I went to college and pursued a journalism career, always keeping part-time restaurant job on the side. After a few years the hospitality business became my passion in life and I have never looked back.
The core concept of always striving for improvement is what keeps me excited about the industry. I also believe that a strong work ethic has contributed to successful projects in each stage of my career.
Now I am looking forward to new set of challenges. I will be relocating to San Diego in June 2008 and am looking for an opportunity to share my experiences and make a positive contribution to the industry in a new setting.
- Years in the Industry
- 25+
Doug Porter's Photos
Doug Porter's Blog
Everything I Know About The Social Media I Learned As A Restaurant Manager
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 10:16am 0 Comments 0 Likes
http://deirdrereid.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/everything-i-know-about-social-media-i-learned-as-a-restaurant-manager/
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A Tale of Two Ovens
Posted on March 30, 2009 at 1:32pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Waiterrant, A Book Review & Plug
Posted on September 16, 2008 at 1:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Waiterrant
by Steve Dublanica
eccobooks, 2008
By Doug Porter
Waiterrant.net was the first online blog that engaged me and made me into a believer in the medium. Let’s face it; most blogs are drivel, few last beyond the first couple of postings and even fewer have anything substantive to say. The “Waiter’s” postings (he was blogging anonymously until the book was released in July) went beyond simple accounts of service industry transgressions and into… Continue
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Yes, we are having some bug problems on the add/edit function on profiles. The challenge is that it's spotty and hard to replicate. It's like a leaky roof, in that where does the "leak" start :-)? We are working on it and I will make an announcement when it's fixed. Sorry about this inconvenience.
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Andy
Currently I'm working as the purchasing guy for a mid sized resort. I had a long term Prime Vendor relationship with a local broadline distributor (there are no Sysco-type outlets on this rock).
A couple of years ago that company was sold and the new owners have really screwed things up. They are no longer my major supplier, and I have been seriously tempted to just cut them off completely.
The new ownership of this vendor re-organized a few months ago, getting rid of the "faces" in the company that were alienating my company & others. Now they are just incompetant, not nasty.
As part of training my replacement, we're touring the facilities of local vendors, meeting & greeting the sales reps. I have the opportunity next week to tell the big boss (in private, while the newbie is touring the plant) at this company how they've lost our business & what they would need to do ( a lot) to get it back.
Should I even try?
Congratulations on joining a awesome community of Foodies, Restauranturs and
other Culinary Professionals!
There is so much to learn and do. I highly encourage you to join groups,
submit photos, videos, songs. Also, to create and comment on discussions
and blogs! Another great feature is working up your own profile! It's a lot
of fun!
I gaurantee that you will make friends and learn a few tips/tricks that will
help grown your business.
I joined on January 11th, 2008 and learn something everyday. I have also
made several friends!
I encourage you to join the Pacific Northwest Food Group as well as Talent
Revolution & Leadership Groups.
You can also add all your new friends to your profile! (I have sent a request
to you, please add me.)
IF you have any questions, please let me know.
1)Yes, I live in the Virgin Islands. The commute from Baltimore was just terrible.
2)I like living here, but it's not paradise.
3)Everything that's bad for you is cheap here; everything that's healthy is really expensive. Go to the store & you see cigarettes at $2.50, rum at $3, broccoli at $5, 1/2 gallon of real milk $7.
4)Yes, we have the same beautiful view everyday. We tried moving the island a few years back, but the idea was nixed by the airlines.
5) No, I can't get you a deal on a hotel room.