Maybe I should try a regular restaurant to get a better position … but the hours are gonna be much different I guess.
How long have you bin at regular restaurants and how long at at the senior’s place.
My career path has been far from the norm. I’ve had about 15 years experience in kitchens, but that was broken up with periods in Retail and Fundraising.
If I had focused on getting a a management/leadership position, I’d say 2-5 years experience would be a reasonable expectation. Keep in mind you’ll need to take the initiative yourself. No decent Kitchen Manager will be upset you’re trying to expand your skills.
And yes, the hours are not for everyone. It was quite common for me to get home at 4-5am if I was closing. Try to get the Afternoon/Over shift. You start just before lunch service, and leave after dinner.
Im washing dishes at a seniors home, tryin to see if i should stick it out or not… how long you worked there until you got to management?
I was hired as one, but I’d say it depends where. Start by getting out of dish, and cook. Even a couple nights a week on a line is a good start.
Thnaks yes I’m doing that. You like this better than a regular restaurant?
At this point in my career yes, but I’m glad I spent the time on a standard line. I don’t think I would have learned the skills I did anywhere else.
Maybe I should try a regular restaurant to get a better position … but the hours are gonna be much different I guess. How long have you bin at regular restaurants and how long at at the senior’s place.
My career path has been far from the norm. I’ve had about 15 years experience in kitchens, but that was broken up with periods in Retail and Fundraising.
If I had focused on getting a a management/leadership position, I’d say 2-5 years experience would be a reasonable expectation. Keep in mind you’ll need to take the initiative yourself. No decent Kitchen Manager will be upset you’re trying to expand your skills.
And yes, the hours are not for everyone. It was quite common for me to get home at 4-5am if I was closing. Try to get the Afternoon/Over shift. You start just before lunch service, and leave after dinner.
yeh the hours can suck, thanks for rhe advice.