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07. Jul, 2010
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Hi Everyone,
Attached is the schedule for tomorrow. I will be sending the remaining schedule out late Monday evening due to many last minute requests for time off. REQUESTS FOR TIME OFF ARE GRANTED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. Please note that between our 3 restaurants. I have had over 14 servers ask off for Friday night/Saturday night this upcoming weekend - thus I am not going to be able to accommodate all requests. Please be aware that you could be scheduled even though you may have requested off. I have asked that people provide me notice of any critical summer plans they may have in order to ensure I have the appropriate level of staffs thus any family reunions, family vacations, weddings, graduations etc. should be requested at least 2 weeks ahead of time, not just days before the weekly schedule comes out (as these plans are usually already set ahead of time).
Please note if you are scheduled for a shift you will need to fulfill your job requirement or figure out some way to find coverage. Failure to show up for your shift may result in termination. Larry and I are both more than flexible, however we have found that many of you do not want to work weekend shifts or evenings, which is the heaviest parts of the week in the restaurant business. If regular weekends or evenings off are important to you then you need to consider another field of work, or part time work elsewhere. We need to hire people that can work on weekends and evenings on a regular basis.
Please note that you are subject to losing all of your shifts with us if your availability becomes too limited vs. our scheduling needs. It is really the only way the business can survive, so we have no choice but to staff a team that is going to be available on a consistent and regular basis. Thank you for your understanding.
Thanks,
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