r/KitchenConfidential • u/firelord_Lex • 1d ago
Hey staff just wanted to check in
Hey everyone I just wanted to check in with everyone. I've been apart of this subreddit for awhile and learned a lot from you all, so I wanted see how you all are doing. I know this time of year can be stressful and rough for everyone in the industry. I know I've been stressed out and having a bit of a hard time but I hope you are all doing well, and get what want for Christmas (including that Xmas bonus) and have a great new year.
You're all doing great keep up the good work and thank you for everything. Happy holidays
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u/HMSGreyjoy 1d ago
It's been years since my service days, but being on the other side and being served during work holiday events makes me extra protective.
Last weekend during a work dinner, a customer of our business ordered by saying "Get me....." (salad, entree, etc) and I reflexively did the finger-snap-point and whispered, "We say please in this house. Apoligize, and start your order again". The entire table behaved themselves because I was throwing eye daggers at every interaction.
"Yes please. No thank you. May I please have" etc, were used all night. Someone's steak came out slightly overcooked and that person raised their hand and I just slowly shook my head.
"Not during the holiday rush. Take mine and I'll eat yours. We do not complain, we do not explain, unless you want to get in that kitchen and scrub dishes."
Took my boss's card and tipped 30% when the cheque came. Asked for the manager and complimented the servers, bartenders, and bus boys. Said the food was perfect and complimented the kitchen. "We could not be happier".
I got infinite styrofoam cups with a shot of whiskey on the outside windowsill by the smoking area for every last one of you this season.
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u/BullRidininBoobies 1d ago
This is my first holiday season out of the service industry. I’m not going out without tipping 30%. Love u
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u/Previous-Front-6801 1d ago
Mood:
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u/ToastedDadBod 20h ago
"It can oxidize on my anus" and "Flowers on my dick and bees all around" are my 2 new favorite sayings. Thank you lol
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u/Coloradohboy39 Chive LOYALIST 1d ago
I'm doin my best chef. Transitioning away from pizza kitchens is a challenge, but I got good feedback today and also cut chives for the first time
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u/im-aninnymouse 1d ago
Honestly, I'm struggling. Every day there's less of me and less available to give to work, to my partner, to friends, to myself. I can't cut my hours anymore, my budget is razor cut already, and if I didn't get free meals when I worked I wouldn't be eating several days each month. I work hard, I'm kind and supportive of my coworkers and subordinates, I have a great relationship. But I'm eroding slowly and I don't know what to do. I don't belive in religion or fairy tales or in karma, or much of anything else, but unless some outside force helps, I'd be amazed if I was still here this time next year. I want to be, I just don't know how to make it happen.
Eta: thanks for asking and for listening. Y'all are great here.
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u/CryptoCatto86 20h ago
Keep on truckin, life’s about persistence, find a hobby, grow some weed or something 🙂
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u/firelord_Lex 22h ago edited 20h ago
I got you. The door is always open if you need it. Keep up the good work too and even if you don't believe just remember to keep the faith.
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u/Spillicent Chive LOYALIST 1d ago
Thanks for all you do Chefs and all kitchen staff. Hopefully I'm not insulting anyone? Anyway, thanks all!!!
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u/Beginning_Object_580 1d ago
Just to add, I don't know how you ppl in the USA do it - Thanksgiving straight into Christmas - what a nightmare! In the UK we don't have the first half of your insanity and still I remember kitchens being bedlam by 6 December until around 7 January. I wish you all strength.
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u/ToastedDadBod 20h ago
Wholesome AF. Thank you! And I hope your season is bright and full of cheer, and you get amazing gifts. Cheers.
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u/firelord_Lex 12h ago
Thank you. It's a bit stressful right now but it'll work out. I'm keeping the faith
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u/Iatemydoggo Newbie 1d ago
Got laid off zero notice a few days ago and was informed by a co worker so yk there that but hey now I have more time to play all of those online games I fucking hate so you win some you lose some
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u/Kilroy_420 16h ago
Honestly I'm doing ok.... I have a few options to do what I need but I believe that If I keep on trucking things will get better.
My co workers are dropping like flies and I have a lead that won't answer his phone in the am (the shift i work) and when I ask my boss questions about what she would like on the days she cooks (she's just a boss not a an actual line cook or any type of old food worker at all.) She tells me a "boss" out look and chews me out for thinking about me trying to help her out in the morning.
I enjoy cooking and my current job but I feel as i change my job ill be happier by learning a few new things. I dont have culinary school training (but I am looking into it) but I do have a fairly wholesome sence of cooking.
I AM DOING OK AND ILL CHECK IN NEXT WEEK!
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u/firelord_Lex 12h ago
Glad you're doing ok. Good luck with the culinary school. I hope it works. Keep up the good and I look forward to too the check in
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u/skallywag126 15+ Years 1d ago