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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 01:48 am |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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Thanks Skip and to everyone else who replied to this thread with sincerity. Simon
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 08:57 am |
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steve6387 3T WIS 
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WOW. I'm coming to this sub-forum more often. Congrats on your new role, Simon. What fantastic responses. I think your dilemma is a good problem to have in that it was an option you didn't have before that dinner meetring. But not all options are good ones and it sounds like you made the right decision. Best of luck in the new role. --Steve
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 09:24 am |
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sleddog218 3T WIS
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Wow. What a chaotic couple of days for you! It sounds like you feel like you made the right decision, I expect you are correct there. Best of luck in your new endeavor, and you'll have to let us know if you hear anything about your old employer, good or bad. David
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 06:42 pm |
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Alessandro 3T WIS 
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I don't know you Simon, other than the fact you look a lot like George Harrison. That said, the dilemma you have, and it is a good dilemma to be confronting - let us be clear about that - is much like the one you had about the Sinn and the Rolex, only multiplied by many factors. If you wish to be a chef and improve your skill, which I gather is considerable (I sense it as I love food also, and I don't use the verb 'to love' lightly), then you may consider the partnership as the opportunity to do just that; it gives that additional responsibility and desire to improve or try new things. In fact, let me be clearer: you are single and still young, 37 is the new 23 1/2 I'm told, GO FOR IT. Don't hold back, what could possibly be holding you back? Don't be like the man on the edge of a rock waiting for God to help, who refuses several helicopter rides to safety. All the great chefs become owners; you can be on Iron Chef now, as an owner. There is nothing holding you back. My only concern would be how to repay your share. Is the restaurant a successful one with a longstanding reputation, or is it a cook by night, gone by day operation? "You have nothing to lose but your chains" said a famous, fat (obviously a good eater) philosopher in 1848. If the restaurant is good and you like the place, the job, the co-owners (and trust them), then go ahead become a partner. Seriously, why not? My only reservation would be if you did not like the other owners. What's the name of the restaurant, once you become an owner we can advertise it to the watch collecting community. Asa watch collector, you have to make sure, the plates run on time.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 09:34 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Now, that I am no longer working at the my former place of employment. I can dislose some of the things that I didn't feel was right--for me to be a new partner. The Maitre'd (Restaurant Manager) came to my house this morning and confided in me as to what was happening. It seems that the restaurant's accountant have been "cooking" the books. My closest confidant in the restaurant have found that the accountant had been stealing money from the restaurant's safe and then lying about it in the track records on the computer's Excell Program. Whatever she took, it was not recorded but when the money came in, she only recorded half of what the actual amount was. When I first heard of this from 4 months ago, I ignored it because it was a rumour and paid no attention to it. Everything changed after this morning. 7 people have now wanted to join me at my new job, some will continue to work in the kitchen,others will be working the floor of the various dining facilities and 2 will be my assistants. Now,I'm their boss. Last edited on Sat Apr 5th, 2008 01:45 am by Simon_Leung |
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 09:45 pm |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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Simon_Leung wrote: Now, that I am no longer working at the my former place of employment.Wow, you dodged that bullit. I knew something wasnt right when they wanted you to make that kind of investment and wanted an answer right away. Like I said, they were looking for a cash infusion. Good call.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 10:05 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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A New Chapter Begins... My Maitre'd will be joining at my new job,where he'll continue to work in one of the restaurants. 2 hostesses have been promoted by me to be new managers, 1 Chef and Sous-Chef will work in Banquet Kitchens with their titles unchanged. I have a surprise when I offer the two people to be my new assistants. Basically, when my friend brought me in to work for the hotel I was given free reign as to who I wanted.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 10:08 pm |
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chunkychew 3T WIS 
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It is unfortunate that you were basically forced to make the decision to leave your old employer but it looks like blue skies are ahead my friend! Congratulations!
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| Posted: Fri Apr 4th, 2008 11:29 pm |
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I'm happy for you Simon, glad to hear things turn for the better.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 5th, 2008 11:54 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Wow!! What a whirlwind. I am glad this turned out for the best, Your due dilligence paid off, Simon.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 6th, 2008 01:13 am |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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Thanks for the compliments and support. I've been very busy getting things organized for Tuesday morning it is 10:10 PM Pacific or 1:10 AM Eastern Time and I have just gotten back from a late dinner. All I can say is that I am very excited about my new job. I'll keep you updated as best I can... Simon
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