I have been working for a restaurant for 3 years and was basically the floor manager. I did the schedule, promo sheets, daily tickets and other things that floor manager does. A new manager was hired a month ago and even though I was told my job was not going to be changed nor did I have to fear losing pay or anything...my job is slowly being taken away from me without any verbal communication. I'm being left notes by the new manager as to whom I am to schedule, and as of today I was left a note that he will now be doing the schedule. I no longer am in charge of the wait staff, which I was, I was left a note as to what stations they would be taking....so basically even though I'm not being told my job is slowly being taken away from me. Is this legal?
2007-07-02 12:38:13 · 7 answers · asked by vashankanya 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
I have discussed the situation with my boss on few occasions, telling him my concerns as well as my objections....and he tells me to go talk to the new manager about it. Problem is that the new manager is the problem I wish to discuss with my boss but he keeps sending me to the manager. So I tried to have a talk with the new manager and basically he stoood there and when he was done listening to me, he said he was just following the way the owner wants the restaurant and that I will follow his rules or I'm out.
2007-07-03 03:00:14 · update #1
Very legal and very cruel. It's like thanks for doing all of the work, but your not good enough so we are bringing someone else in to do the job and make you feel like chite. You can do one of two things. Quit and find a job that will appreciate the work you do and can do OR go to his boss and ask about this. It is very possible this new manager is doing this without advising his boss of this change.
2007-07-02 16:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Constructive dismissal is hard to prove / combat directly. You may find it easier to parlay your experience via a resume to other restaurants and actually land the manager title for yourself. Instead of the traditional resume (which folks rarely read), try writing bullets about the tasks you have experience with, showing how you have done the same work as the manager role. Sometimes a change feels good too. That said, if you still want to do the manager work without the title or pay, find ways to be indespensible to the new manager. Managers love it when a hardworking individual wants to do the work and give them the credit. Make him/her look good. Don't say much, just be a good listener. Don't argue, win by action. Make them dependent on you. Appeal to their self-interest vs. expecting morality. And, perhaps, find a weakness to lever.
2007-07-02 13:26:32 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should have a conversation with your boss.
Have you thought that the new person could just be pushing their way in because your are not being strong.
2007-07-02 12:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Welcome to capitalism! It is normal in business, and you would do it too if you owned one, to use the person with better qualifications for whatever the reason may be. But, have a conversation with your boss anyway, and ask him to clarify for you if he plans on keeping you there or not in the near future. Hell, be blunt.
Good luck!
2007-07-02 12:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by bdsmkb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time for another conversation with your boss. Tell him/her these concerns. Then ask for specific clarification as to what your job duties are.
2007-07-02 12:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by Angie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible he is trying to split the workload? Talk to him! It is the only way you will know what his intentions are concerning the direction he wants you to take.
2007-07-02 15:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not illegal to take away responsibilities that were never part of your job description in the first place.
2007-07-02 12:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋