Help Support Kitchen Knife Forums by donating using the link above or becoming a Supporting Member.
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 19

Thread: Why bosses are that way.

  1. 02-15-2012, 08:09 AM #1
    Salty dog
    Salty dog is offline
    Senior Member Salty dog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Caledonia
    Posts
    2,281

    Why bosses are that way.

    So I have a cook who's worked for me for about 6 years. His performance has been noticeably declining over the last couple years. He's been hitting the bottle heavy and his wife gave him the boot. After a busy Saturday night where he got his ass kicked he quit. He called me the next day and begged for his job back. "I have to work right now or I'll go crazy!" So I gave him another shot. He still drags but we pamper him in hopes he comes out of his funk. We try and support each other.

    He quit at 2:00 Valentine's Day afternoon. Well, at least he called?

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-15-2012, 08:41 AM #2
    Eamon Burke
    Eamon Burke is offline
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Rockport, TX
    Posts
    4,855
    Weeeeeak. We had three people(out of 7) quit on the same day,and one guy who quit by having his mom call in for him.

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 02-15-2012, 12:46 PM #3
    sachem allison
    sachem allison is offline
    Senior Member
    sachem allison's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    nyc
    Posts
    4,156
    I deported 8 of my cooks once, bastards!
    I haven't lived the life I wanted, just the lives I needed too at the time.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-15-2012, 12:55 PM #4
    barramonday
    barramonday is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    far north Queensland
    Posts
    144
    As you say Salty , at least he called. Valentines is a rough night to pike out on your kitchen brothers!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-15-2012, 01:55 PM #5
    Salty dog
    Salty dog is offline
    Senior Member Salty dog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Caledonia
    Posts
    2,281
    One's that have been carrying his ass for the last year!

    It also meant I was working the line.

    I almost forgot how good I was. Almost.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 02-15-2012, 01:58 PM #6
    Johnny.B.Good
    Johnny.B.Good is offline
    Senior Member Johnny.B.Good's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Bay Area, CA
    Posts
    3,105
    Sounds like he is struggling, but still...after six years? And after being given a second chance? On Valentine's Day? Pretty bad. Why burn this bridge on his way out?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 02-15-2012, 02:04 PM #7
    Peco
    Peco is offline
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Denmark
    Posts
    577
    Quote Originally Posted by sachem allison View Post
    I deported 8 of my cooks once, bastards!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 02-15-2012, 02:07 PM #8
    Salty dog
    Salty dog is offline
    Senior Member Salty dog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Caledonia
    Posts
    2,281
    He's not thinking about bridges right now. One of the reasons I kept him on was to keep an eye on him. We've been through some stuff and I worry about how deep and dark his depression is. If you know what I mean?

    Even though he screwed me my standing order of "call me if you start thinking about doing something stupid", still stands.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 02-15-2012, 02:09 PM #9
    Johnny.B.Good
    Johnny.B.Good is offline
    Senior Member Johnny.B.Good's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Bay Area, CA
    Posts
    3,105
    Quote Originally Posted by Salty dog View Post
    We've been through some stuff and I worry about how deep and dark his depression is.
    I would be worried too. He's lucky to have you as a friend. When do you start auditioning new cooks?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 02-15-2012, 02:14 PM #10
    Eamon Burke
    Eamon Burke is offline
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Rockport, TX
    Posts
    4,855
    Quote Originally Posted by Salty dog View Post
    One's that have been carrying his ass for the last year!

    It also meant I was working the line.

    I almost forgot how good I was. Almost.
    Too bad the d-dub didn't leave. I've seen you sort spoons.

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules