what is the proper way to resign from a job?

Amalia17 · #1 02-18-2004, 06:30 PM

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Cardinal026 · #2 02-18-2004, 06:38 PM

I would write a letter to the owners/managers of the restaurant, as a formal two weeks notice. They'll appreciate the advance notice. I had to do this at a restaurant I worked in also, and made a point to mention that I was grateful for the skills I'd learned (hospitality, etc.) while employed with their company, and offered to train whoever would replace me at the job. I also explained my reasons for leaving (Not making enough money to support yourself is a VERY good reason for needing to find a new job) but left it saying that I hoped in the future they would welcome me back if situations were to change. I can't think of why they would have any negative feelings about it, and it should leave you a great window to come back, if their business picks up.

Amalia17 · #3 02-18-2004, 06:43 PM

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Stacekat · #4 02-18-2004, 06:57 PM

Is it an alternative to just wait until one of the other people quits so that you can pick up more shifts. Maybe the owner should be looking into getting a liquor license if he doesn't already have one. As a manager of a small business, I value the rapport and feedback I get from my employees!!! Maybe you could just sit down and have a very non-confrontational conversation about what's going on. Perhaps taking a leave of absence would be good for the owner as well. I'm sure if you are cash starved, so is he. If you take a hiatus unti business picks back up you may be helping him out as well.

I'm sure that doesn't help too much.

Amalia17 · #5 02-18-2004, 07:01 PM

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aephi alum · #6 02-18-2004, 08:06 PM

Well, you have to make up your own mind whether to stick it out or quit and go elsewhere. Business might pick up; then again, it might not.

If you do decide to quit, the professional thing to do is to give two weeks' written notice. Thank him for the opportunity, say it was a positive experience and a pleasure, but the time has come to move on.

Having worked for a small family-owned company, I will tell you that an owner will always favor his/her own family members over non-family employees. So it doesn't surprise me that the owner gave the shifts to his daughter.

Is it legal for him to give away beer if he doesn't have a liquor license? Even though he's not charging for it?

Good luck with whatever you decide.

justamom · #7 02-19-2004, 06:41 AM

All you can do is give them notice and move on. The notice will be appreciated. Maybe there is someone out there who could use a few hours of work instead of a full schedule. Maybe you even know someone? My daughter just went through something like this. She opted for more hours at a different job. She did bring in a few friends to see if they would gel with the setup.