Working Conditions at Rosie's Cantina
I think this allowed here... but this post is about the working conditions at Rosie's Cantina.
Despite successful recruiting, there are several systemic problems preventing new hires from staying.
First, there is a significant issue with a core group of long-term employees targeting new hires through bullying and sexual harassment. This behavior goes unchecked because management has developed unprofessional personal relationships with these employees, often socializing with them outside of work. This closeness clouds their judgment and prevents any meaningful resolution to workplace misconduct.
Furthermore, the hiring process seems to overlook clear red flags regarding mental health or substance abuse issues in new candidates. These hires often struggle and ultimately leave or are terminated within a month. I have also observed deeply concerning behavior, such as staff discussing providing alcohol to underage coworkers and making inappropriate sexual remarks in front of management without consequence. One lead server, in particular, is frequently verbally abusive toward new hires in front of both staff and guests.
The current scheduling practices are also unsustainable. Employees are consistently scheduled for double-like shifts, such as "splits" or "working through" rush times, without proper breaks. This schedule is physically demanding and makes it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the sidework system—specifically silverware rolling—is inequitably distributed and the method required is physically painful.
Finally, the practice of managers hiring or managing their own family members and spouses has created further conflicts of interest.
I believe these issues need to be addressed to improve staff morale and operational efficiency.