castaway

I am not sure if you're a brand new member, or an old member who created a new account, but that's a great post, and I gave you an up arrow for it.

 

After my post that you quoted, I thought about what others were saying, and I then posted that I understood what others were saying.  See my post #40 above.  It appears that Chef TJ is doing what Disney expects him to do, and is doing it well enough that he has been recognized as an exemplary castmember.  As I said above, I am glad that guests with special dietary needs are being accommodated in a way that most other businesses would never do. 

 

I am glad that Disney gives its castmembers the leeway to take the initiative and create magical moments for guests.  And I hope that it continues.

 

Another thing that crossed my mind is that the Chef is actually bringing in untapped revenue to Trail's End.  He personally invited DIT to dine at Trail's End.  I doubt Dave would have bothered to go absent that invitation.

 

One thing I really like about our discussion board here is that we don't have to always agree with each other.  We wouldn't have anything to discuss if we did.  In this thread, I expressed some of my opinions, and the posts from others, like yours,  pointed out some things that I wasn't looking at.  I truly appreciate that, and I hope that you keep on posting.

 

TCD

Hi TCI,

Thank you for responding to my post. I am new to the board and I am glad you did not take my comments as bashing. All I was trying to do is explain why I understand the reasoning behind the special meal.

I think magical moments are great, but having a guy on the payroll who is supposed to serve the entire restaurant cater to just a few chosen guests just doesn't sit right with me.

I'm sure that restaurant has one budget. So, the guests eating frozen pizza are paying for the special meals being enjoyed by the chef's pet guests. That ain't right.

TCD

Most of the so called groupies or pet guests as you called them are guests with a special needs diet. Chef Tj is not only making beautiful meals but is also making sure that his guests are safe. I do not have any issues with someone getting a special meal due to a restricted diet as I eat my cardboard pizza. I guess I am not a jealous or petty person.

I also wanted to address your snarky comment about Chef Tj having so much free time to cater to his "pet guests" that he should not be on the payroll. Have you ever met him? If not let me tell you...he is one of the most hard working chefs in WDW. Most days he is in that kitchen for 13 hours. He works along side his cooks to ensure that guests are getting the servce they deserve. He does not sit in the office and just delegate to his cast. He is trying to improve the buffet but you have to understand that certain things are not in his abilities....ie ordering, menu and other things. That is the job of the Chef de Cuisine and the Chef (and I think they are doing a great job).

I guess all I am saying is "just be happy for someone when they get pixie dust" just like I was happy for you when you got your free upgrade at the Fort just recently.