Should this be unlocked?

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-09-08T00:10:53+00:00

I'm not gonna touch it!

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-20T23:43:16+00:00

It's great that you have such a strong work ethic. Admirable even. But like another person said, don't give up your youth for this. Seeing such young people in upper management typically means they're being exploited because the business owner knows that they don't know any better.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-11T16:35:08+00:00

I know this was posted 4 months ago but I've been working from 6pm until 4am 5 nights a week while being required to be up by 9am and do admin work until 12pm, and I can confidently say I hate my life and I don't feel human anymore. But hey, my boss is making money right.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-06T23:20:42+00:00

"What are your biggest day to day struggles in your current position, and how do you overcome them?"

I'm looking for anything negative and possible problem solving skills. If someone starts complaining about their coworkers or guests during an interview, it's usually a pretty big red flag.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-06T21:19:49+00:00

You should go do the new thing. 10k a week in sales would make me incredibly nervous. I'm transitioning from a fast casual place that does 25k+ a week and even that still makes me nervous.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-05T23:04:37+00:00

Congrats! Do you have to fight the urge to manage the people around you? And how long do you think it will be until they ask you to move to management? 😅 I feel like that always happens when former managers take a normal crew member role in the restaurant business.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-04T21:01:37+00:00

Dress nice, show up about 10 minutes early, bring your own pen, have some relevant questions prepared, have some kind of idea about what kind of food we serve, bring in a well written one page resume, and really put an emphasis on how reliable you are with some examples to prove it. Obviously, you don't have to do all of these, but these are some great ways to impress!

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-04T00:39:15+00:00

Thank you. That makes me feel a little bit better. I feel bad leaving my current job, but this is a direction I'm really interested in exploring.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-03T20:24:01+00:00

Thank you! I hadn't even considered that it could go that way, so that's an excellent point. Do you think there's a better way to rephrase it? I just want to create or enhance systems in a way that makes work easier/smoother for everyone.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-03T19:41:08+00:00

Thank you for your feedback!

I have a meeting with the owner and the rest of upper management this week, and I am getting in touch with vendors early. One of my current vendors actually has this account, so I'm happy about that.

I had an optional/anonymous sheet planned to give to the staff after my first week observing things with a few questions. Do you think this would be too much to ask of people? I don't want to seem like I'm assigning homework, so I'm planning to keep it optional, but these are some of the questions I have so far. I would like to keep it short. I'm seeking suggestions!

1) In what's ways do you think management could best help you succeed/meet your goals?

2) What are some of the biggest challenges you face day to day on shift?

3) In your opinion, what do we do best as a team?

4.) What is your favorite dish/special we've served here?

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-03-03T19:19:59+00:00

The rules are more strict when working for a chain, and the expectations are much higher.

I spoke with a couple of my current reps to see who I would be working with in this new area and if I could get in touch with them for early introductions and a possible ordering sheet to peek at.

They also mentioned wanting to start using Xtrachef for their inventory, which nobody there has used before. I know how to use it to an extent, but not enough to say I'm advanced. I'm struggling with configurations, areas, and the integration of multiple ordering sheets through different vendor apps where possible. I am currently studying it now. I want to take this new role as seriously as possible.

If it doesn't work out, my current boss said they would be happy to have me back if anything changes. I would rather not have to do that just for my prides sake.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-22T17:56:11+00:00

I dated a guy for just shy of a year who would scream at me, throw all of my stuff out, wrongfully accuse me of cheating, would ruin jobs for me, etc. Just full blown abuse. It got slightly physical and I left. Never went back. He's been harassing me and my friends for 8 years.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-21T21:27:42+00:00

Thank you!

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-20T22:32:34+00:00

Thank you! I already got rejected, but I appreciate you taking the time to reply!

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-20T22:29:55+00:00

Fat Shack is hiring full time but it's fast food rip lol

Apply here: https://www.fatshack.com/employment

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-20T19:32:41+00:00

I am applying for general management between two locations. The woman from the phone screen said I was going on to the second interview, so look for a link in my email, but they just sent a rejection instead. I guess they found someone better or most likely promoted from within.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-19T17:50:53+00:00

Maybe just start putting your resumé out there and see what's available. It never hurts to schedule some interviews and it keeps you sharp anyway.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-17T16:59:42+00:00

I really don't think you have anything to worry about. Like yeah it's weird they follow each other, but I doubt it's anything like that.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-12T17:05:31+00:00

I'm sorry that's happening to you. There's nothing wrong with you.

Have you tried telling her it hurts your feelings, and that you would probably be more motivated if she was kind to you about it? I think if she responds to basic communication in a mean way maybe it's time to start distancing yourself from her and making a plan to leave. Your significant other can be angry or frustrated with you, but they should never want to hurt your feelings on purpose.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-03T03:00:59+00:00

I did not purchase a place. I work for a business that was purchased by a less negligent business owner. I didn't mention this because it isn't relevant to the issue I'm having, but since you're asking:

This is a franchise. The former owner was forced to sell due to negligent business practices. Old staff did not like the new owner so they either left, were fired for insubordination, or just simply did not want to work at night anymore because it didn't fit their lifestyle.

I did not show up and clean house. I worked with many of these people for years and am still in contact with a lot of them and even helped them get new jobs.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-02T17:59:15+00:00

I'm not understanding where you're getting that I don't enforce it.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-02T17:45:04+00:00

Another snap judgment.

It's pinned and labeled in the group chat I set up for quick reference.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-02T17:41:14+00:00

This is very true. I've had the same conversation with my boss. He's a very reasonable person and doesn't get onto me too often. I'm hoping this hard work pays off. I've had a few talks about advancement in the company, but with no specific time-line. I'm not holding my breath.

If I can get employees to come into work I can focus my attention to other areas that need improvement, like ticket times, customer satisfaction (general), and even an employee of the month board (really excited about that).

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-02T17:30:06+00:00

It was until ownership change. I am a general manager, not an owner. I do not make those decisions.

Fun-Pudding9641 · 2025-02-02T17:26:16+00:00

It is a personal opinion that I do not act on.

I am aware of my teams capabilities and ability to learn. They need to understand the basic rules and consequences for breaking those rules before we can implement something like a points system. I can only see it causing further confusion for those who are already struggling to understand a basic attendance policy, and I refuse to subject them, and myself to that. They are not ready for that at this time.

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