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Jeffrey Porter

Self-employed | Learning the Vines Consulting - Hospitality & Beverage Consulting
Restaurant life is family, not just between employees but with guests, vendors and all other stakeholders.The opportunities and the people I have met have profoundly changed my life for the better and created life long friendships that I cherish everyday.

Experience

2022 - Present
Freelance Reviewer
Wine Enthusiast
2020 - 2023
Host
SIP TRIP
2019 - Present
Self-employed
Learning the Vines Consulting - Hospitality & Beverage ConsultingNew York, NY
2014 - 2019
Beverage Director
2011 - 2014
Wine Director
Del PostoNew York, NY
2009 - 2011
Wine Director
Osteria MozzaHollywood, CA
2005 - 2009
Corporate Beverage Director
2003 - 2005
Wine Director
2002 - 2003
Sales Representative
2000 - 2002
High School Science Teacher
1998 - 2000
Wine Steward
Central MarketAustin, TX
1997 - 1998
Cook
Café MozartAustin, TX
1996 - 1997
Dishwasher / Prep Cook
Café MozartAustin, TX

Education

2008 - Present
Advanced Sommelier & Master Sommelier Candidate
1999 - 1999
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition

Advice from Jeffrey Porter

Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
A life in the service industry has taught me humility – starting as a dishwasher is a good way to learn your place.
Cutting corners only leads to more work.
You can be a big guy and still be elegant.
When one table gets you down, don’t let it destroy other guests' experiences.
Take care of the difficult table and show your passion and love of the craft to all those other tables…They will repay you with the positive energy you need to get through a tough night.
Smile – this is fun.
“The business creates the art.” - This is the MOST important quote I have ever received.
It was from Kevin Cronin the owner/managing partner of Tra Vigne.

Roles in Culinary

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Kitchen Supervisor

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Line Cook

Los Angeles, CA
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Dishwasher

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
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Line Cook

Los Angeles, CA
Full/Part Time
 
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Line Cook

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
 
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Junior Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
 
Apply$21-$23/hr

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