My Manager is a Moron!

On August 28, 2008 By

I did hear the employee at Subway correctly. Yes the guy making the sandwiches at about 5 in the evening.  Clearly past the stores lunch rush. But why does this scenario matter? What Scenario is that you ask… well running out of your most popular items. After the employee was asked for the 4th time [...]

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Restaurant Manager Mistakes

On August 26, 2008 By

My addition to a long line of stupid manager stories. My sons girlfriend works at a fast food Italian restaurant (do I need to say which concept this is) She is a long time employee that means over 6 months in the industry. She has actually worked there for over 18 months. I will call [...]

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’2008-06-12 21:55:16′, ‘All of us at some time or another had to begin interviewing new restaurant employees. Due to the typically high turnover in the hospitality industry you may or may not find yourself becoming proficient in the process. The down side of being a new restaurant manager in training is that many HR departments [...]

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The showing of favoritism towards relatives, based upon relation, rather than on an objective evaluation of ability or suitability. This always makes for a wonderful work environment. You have all been there Nepotism runs rampant in the industry. Dad hires son, daughter, brother, sister, nephew who ever. They normally seem like nice people but shitty [...]

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You Can't Screw Things Up…

On August 11, 2008 By

2007-03-05 05:54:06′, ‘As Fast As Our Company Does! You read that right.There is, contrary to popular belief, a substantial number of hospitality industry employees that take pride in their work, excel at service and believe that they serve the best damn fajitas this side of de Nile. Some do it because they have a righteous [...]

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You read that right, have covered this subject with prospective employees as early as their first interview and orientations. I believe that the most clever and intelligent crew members realize this, as well as people that have something to hide. You may want to take notes on this if you are about to change companies, [...]

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HR is Not Your Friend…

On August 7, 2008 By

…They”re Just the Lid on the Septic Tank.You read that right. Those of you that are unlucky enough to work for a larger company that operates a Human Resources Department, might be curious about the headline. I” m here to enlighten you to another perspective regarding the “Nazis of political correctness” in your HR office. [...]

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7 Interview Questions

On August 7, 2008 By

’2008-06-12 21:55:16′, ’2008-06-12 21:55:16′, ‘All of us at some time or another had to begin interviewing new restaurant employees. Due to the typically high turnover in the hospitality industry you may or may not find yourself becoming proficient in the process. The down side of being a new restaurant manager in training is that many [...]

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