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i quoted fast food because we use higher quality food, but you can find these in central and western US
It was time consuming. it was very busy too due to having a huge fair nearby. Maybe not much to you guys, but it did suck for me, because we were getting slammed with orders constantly.
My main manager (she will be called female manager on pictures below) is very harsh, manipulative, and doesn't know how to run a store at all. She made me work the first 3 days not in the system, so basically working illegally IIRC. Never got payed for those days as well. My kitchen manager, however, is really chill and understands the people working in the front. I get along with him well.
Not necessarily a bother, but it can be annoying when the customer gets upset at me and asks for my manager when told so.
It's honestly upsetting. we especially run out of ice cream for shakes. And it's honestly annoying. because sometimes that's what people come to this place for (i'll explain why later). But it really just shows how much poor planning the people who run the store do.
This one is the most infuriating one
She worked me 10 days straight on my first week on the job [in California (or other parts of the U.S too, I'm not sure)we can only work six days maximum and then we get a day off] and the higher level manager freaked out about it so he gave me two days off. i didn't say anything though because I didn't know at the time that was illegal and it didn't bother me.
another time, I told her and the higher level manager specifically which days I would be off, yet they still placed me as working for those days. I reminded them, yet still didn't change it. It was a ten day trip, they called me 5 days in a row asking why I wasn't at work. you can see why I don't like her.
I felt sorry for the kids of that mom. If you really are worried about a chain restaurants kind of music, that's sad.
and I don't think any store would be playing "my neck, my back" or any Nicki Minaj songs.
That was the most in tips I ever received in one night. I usually would just pick up the spare change they left. This person was really nice about everything too.
This makes me really sad. People really love our shakes because we use Häagen-Dazs Ice cream and we hand make them (except for the blender, of course). people will bring their kids, all with smiles on their face. But when I have to tell them we're out, i sympathize for them so much. I actually got a tad choked up one night because little girl started to tear up about it.
This was a slap in the face. It wasn't like she's shy. She's a very talkative person and other people tell me she's really outgoing. That night was probably only the second time ive ever seen her face to face (yeah, shouldn't expect much. and no, i'm not a creepy person that texts her everyday and don't get a response, and no, i'm not as bad as the people on r/cringe)
she wasn't even hiding it too
this was a dumbass move. He QUIT a job, so he can APPLY to Ace Hardware.
Connor, if you're reading this, you're a dumbass.
Do you guys want more stories?
This one is actually hilarious. He will ask him dumb questions or just talk to him weird to get a reaction. he got him so pissed off once he threatened to fire him.
Do you guys want any more stories? I have many more, but it's late and I'm tired, will probably do tomorrow.
DiddyMao20XX
On the plus side, this will likely colour your interactions with the customer facing public for the better.
DankFinn
upvoted to 1000 holla
alittletime
Thank
aninterestingbuffalo
Working without getting paid for 3 days?! Your fault at that point
5knotcans
Wow a rare glimpse into the secretive world of a burger shack!
alittletime
I know! Pretty underground right?
5knotcans
it's like game of thrones but with double paddies and treachery sauce!
BedsideTiger
MORE MORE MORE!!
ohshitausername
My best friend is a regional training manager for smashburger. What store do you work at? Maybe I can get woman manager retrained.
alittletime
San Diego county area. I don't really need to worry about her for much longer since I'm putting my two week in still
bentwrenches
San Diego area...I may have eaten at your restaurant.
Somethingrelatedtomyname
This made me laugh because I used to work in a fast food restaurant with my brother, Connor, who got forced to resign for being a dumbass
CyBercrook
I served a 3 and a half year sentence at Burger King. I know this life very well.
ofmenandmonsters
I just lifted a 7 month sentence of Arby's of my shoulder less then a week ago
SatansLover
2 years at Taco Bell. I had a grown man throw a burrito at my back. I was a 16 year old girl.
alittletime
a moment of silence for our brothers and sisters in the (work) force
PsychoticWizardDragon
AlexanderTheCanadian
Is this Carl's Junior, because it really sounds like it. Like same ice cream, burger joint, amazing ass shakes?
FuckGlitter
Sue them for those three days. IRS wil audit then for every one who works there and will pay you what you'd owed
Foogu
This post has high schooler written all over it lol. Nigga lemme explain why your imgur model chick acted like she didn't know you >>>1
Foogu
It's because if you're not banging you're in the friend zone. And because you work at a fast food restaurant. High-school jobs hiarchy>2
Foogu
Is this: Lifeguard>Store clerk> fast food worker. You're not gonna land a debutant flipping burgers man
alittletime
Haha yeah I'm in high school, still sucked though. I still understand what you mean
laroline
As a shy woman, she could just be feeling awkward and nervous and then came off as a bitch. It happens
Foogu
It's ok brah, we all gotta start somewhere. I didn't even really start pulling quality tail until college
Baloop62
I literally just had some Smash burger today. delicious. haagandas was a direct giveaway xD
Holyflamingo
I hate food service. I think half the reasons I went to college was to never deal with that shit again
Mooseman1991
Welcome to the service industry dude. It doesn't really get better. You just get colder and paid better.
Nixeska
You just eventually become that useless manager you hate.
songbringer
incompetent managers make worklife hell, but the good managers are not neccesarily the nice ones. They just do not treat people like shit.
Tudagub
exactly. brain koop, if your reading this, you magnificent bastard, you made taco bell graveyard shift worth it. you sir, are an unsung hero
TheUnholyGuacamole
I'm a chef with a company that I treat like a brotherhood. It's all about hiring qualified people that fit into your team, diversity is key
alittletime
she's more incompetent than good
PolarHailStorm
Look mate, I know you're socially shy and all that, but use this job as a training ground for your improvement. You're not gonna be 1/2
PolarHailStorm
be in fast food for your whole life, but knowing when to speak up and when to say no are valuable life/employment skills too. 2/2
TheInternetIsSeriousBusiness
If your job involves managing people, it's about keeping them happy to keep them efficient. Being nice (but not a pushover) IS good mgmnt.
insongwhang
I had a foreman I didn't get along with too well, but at the same time i acknowledged that he was a good boss.
herkapernikis
competent managers don't stick around the bottom rung for long
BigSecksi
You can be a damn good manager and be nice as well. There are loads of combinations, LOADS.
whiteassassin13
I'm a nice kitchen manger and my crew is family to me, sometimes I gotta be hard but they are the best and respect me
alittletime
my kitchen manager is just like that. He's honestly the reason why I didn't leave the first week because he was funny as hell
dec9675
I know your pain I work for TGI Fridays and you described my life at work
alittletime
went back for the summer, was SO much worse than last year. It’s a terrible experience but an educational one
staralixstar
It's not illegal in CA to work 7 days in a row. However, they have to pay you overtime on the 7th day, and double time after 8 hours.
BilldeGrasseHawkingTheArchaeologist
Overtime is considered any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Though it's true it's not illegal to work someone 7 days straight
staralixstar
There are a few ways to get overtime in CA. More than 8 hours in a day, more than 40 in a week, or more than 7 days in a work week.
BilldeGrasseHawkingTheArchaeologist
Mostly what I was referring to was it's not double time until 12 hours+. I see where my confusion with your wording was
staralixstar
It's also double time after 8 hours on the 7th day in a workweek.
staralixstar
PSA to everyone: learn the labor laws for the city/county/state that you work in.
Toasterpops
They should be in the break room, clear and visible. Usually chains have this, independents are usually shadier.
staralixstar
Actually that's only 7 days in the same work week. You can do 12 days in a row and not get overtime if it's during 2 different workweeks.
ProgressiveChant
1. Yes, thank you. At Home Depot I constantly work 9 days in a row after getting Monday and Tuesday off (our work week starts on Monday)
ProgressiveChant
2. From the first week and then having Friday and Saturday off the next week.
Dragonogh
@OP, I'm sorry you got into a job that is literally the retarded end of the retail spectrum. At least it's not McDonald's. Find a new job!
alittletime
I might have to, reasons why I'll explain if I get to part two
Dragonogh
Yes, please do! :)
Toasterpops
McDonald's if anything would treat you better. They're often held to a higher standard because of how big they are.
1010001010101
Your job sound so hard. Actually, not really.
alittletime
It ain't hard, just annoying
onlyhalfghost
Your comrades in the pizza industry know the feeling.
Fixitman64
Work off the clock? That f'ing bullshit! Don't let people walk all over you OP, you deserve better than that!
attackofthequokka
First job, burger joint, apparently not a very big or organized one. OP is basically ASKING to get walked all over.
alittletime
I am a little weak when it comes to the schedule, as in i was afraid to say no (social anxiety, I guess)
twohlix
If you have trouble with confrontation, asking for things and or saying no via email is probably easier. Also helps to ahve it in writing
1Rogue
if he has any evidence of those worked hours he can contact the DoL in his state (or federal if his state doesn't have one)
alittletime
I have myself the excuse that I'm saving up to build a PC, need gas, etc. and I always felt bad for saying no.
twohlix
Yea but how does working off the clock help any of that? You don't earn anything for off the clock work.
alittletime
Oh off the clock lol. I'm going to talk to them about it today as a matter of fact
Eridith
Be assertive, but not disrespectful. Go get 'em OP!
bakedbads
Companies take it very seriously, talk to her superior if there's issues.
Sacurason
@OP Turn your phone off when you're not at work. You probably have a good idea of when they might call you in; don't be available for them.
onlyhalfghost
I prefer to let it ring through on my day off; if they call me a /second/ time they couldn't get anyone else and really need me.
Sacurason
Yeah it's more for his stress than anything.
Sacurason
2/3 Source: I had the same sort of anxieties when I started my first job. They can get upset all they want that you won't answer your phone,
Sacurason
3/3 But they sure as Hell can't fire you for it.
alittletime
That lifted my spirits :) thank you for Sympathizing with me
Longinus212
What does 'The dab' mean?
alittletime
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dab_(dance)
dandoamando91
Thanks! I didn't know either.
vudak
I'd also never heard of that.
Longinus212
Ooooh, that's what that's called... Now I wish I hadn't asked.
JamesJabberwocky
So. Where i'm from Even small burger places can make your patties at least medium. 55+ hours istn't THAT much of a work week...
laroline
I think it's in the range of complaint at least. Also, kid is in hs and has other shit to do. I'm in college and work 30 hours on the
laroline
I think it's in the range of complaint at least. Also, kid is in hs and has other shit to do. I'm in college and work 30 hours on the
laroline
weekend. Even though that's not many I go to class all week and have little free time
AlexanderCorwinTheFirst
Do plenty of people in America start bitching for a manager if one tiny thing is wrong? Thought it was a myth at first
alittletime
? It isn't one small thing. It's a constant thing that happens, there are plenty more reasons why she needs more training...
IWouldLickThat
Connor, you dumbass.
trapinch
it reflects badly on me if i do you a favour, recommend you for a job and you bail 4 days after too.
insongwhang
You total tool.
caliblair
Jane you ignorant slut.
ittybittyfeets
Connor is hardware man, he wasn't meant to be shackled by the chains of f&b. One day he'll be manager of Home Depot's windows department.
TheRealDwightSchrute
*assistant to the manager.
fitzinimgur
Connor never got the job. Now he is making more money than all of use by asking for change in the middle of the road.
alittletime
Funny thing is, when I have like three pennies he always asks for them, has like 300 in coins in his room
ConnorMD
Yeah Connor you dumbass, oh wait...
alittletime
iSoulKiller
I'm just gonna guess that you're not gonna say the restaurants name. But I have a friend named Connor who got a job at a restaurant and 1/?
iSoulKiller
Quit after a couple days because he didn't like it. He said the managers were very manipulative. I'm not sure if it's a weird 2/?
iSoulKiller
Coincidence or not but I think funny how I thought of him while reading this.... And yes.... He is a dumbass 3/3
alittletime
What restaurant did that Connor work at? An what location?
alittletime
Name the restaurant to confirm
ConnorTheDuck
I'm not a dumbass ;-;
ProfessorDumbass
Connor, I taught you everything you know...you are one of my greatest graduates. Deal with it
IFUCKINGLOVEICELAND
I love this exchange.
demanji
and cheese apparently.
IFUCKINGLOVEICELAND
That...I FUCKING love.
Dangleer
@OP Did you work at Smash Burger?
Zombraina
That's the only burger joint I know that uses Häagen-Dazs.
Dangleer
Yeah that's what I was thinking too! I need food. Like pronto.
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
I've never been to one, there's one down the street should I try it? I'm a big fan of culver's and five guys
Dangleer
Sorry for a late reply. If you like Mushroom and Swiss burgers then try theirs. I love it. Probably my favorite place to get it.
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
Nah don't like shrooms
alittletime
If you like bbq burgers, the bbq bacon cheddar is the best. Our haystack onions are super bomb as well. Shakes are my favorite. (Get Oreo)
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
Hey man I tried the bbq bacon cheddar! Got it +mayo and lettuce and a side of fuckin FRANK'S RED HOT SEASONED FRIES WHAT?! Delectable
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
Oreo shake next time!
IfmynameisDICKdoesthatmakemeNSFW
Ok thanks! sounds great, actually, oreos my favorite flavor shake! Ill give that bbq bacon cheddar a try as well
Dayrest
If you get tired of working fast food, go apply at a chain restaurant. You're qualified, and they pay better.
alittletime
i might actually start looking for another job as well for reason I'll post about if people want part two
AceNightingale
We want it, just post :P
aceranek
Look into family owned restaurants in your area. You have the front of house stuff down. being a waiter pays decent If not a food runner too
alittletime
this technically is a chain restaurant, just not good quality enough, but also too high quality for fast food so IDK
BiteTheHandsThatThieve
That would be faat casual according to marketplace on npr.
BiteTheHandsThatThieve
Fast*
whitepolarbear
if you only get change for tips... i think other chain restaurants that aren't "fast food" may provide you with something more
classicgrinder
Smashburger.
cuntpickles
that's what im thinking
alittletime
That's it
NaClAF
When the restaurant I work at opened up, most of my coworkers were from the Smashburger next door. I've heard some shit, not unlike yours.
assistanttotheregionalmanagersassistant
I knew it was Smashburger when you mentioned that they were always running out of stuff for shakes. Lol
Turb0Yoda
What chain exactly... I want to try these shakes...
elleirua
I confirm smashburger shakes are really good.
alittletime
i don't know exactly where you'll find these, but it's called Smashburger
DrFartstheTRex
I live in Charleston, SC and we started getting these. Pretty good, but I can't get over the weird fries.
alittletime
Haystack onions where it's at, boi
Verelse
Every time I go there they are out of ice cream for the shakes
alittletime
It's a matter of a.) people are always asking for shakes b.) we don't get enough quantities of ice cream
CinnamonBunny
You work there and you don't know this? http://locations.smashburger.com/
MrMack303
Apparently there's one not far from where I used to live. Never gave it a second thought.
alittletime
lol no not really. never bothered to look
CinnamonBunny
Wow... I would have checked that page before I even started working there...
cuntpickles
lol its a burger joint. you dont really need to the know the companys "projection." pretty much "have you been arrested?" "no." "great!"
padgie
It's not like OP is trying to be their spokesperson. I know that's a classic interview thing, but it's really just useless trivia.