Alis girls Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 My ES is looking for summer work mainly in pubs as hes experience of working in hospitality business. He has sent out emails and CV's to pubs in area and knows he wont make a packet but just some money to boost his savings. He worked a "trial" of 7 hours on Sunday at a gastro pub.The manager said he'd done well and said he'd be in touch with possible hours later this week. Nothing. Hes got a trial elsewhere but is he entitled to being paid - he was knackered - cleared tables - all sorts. I do remember some yrs back a post which I think was about this. We were very naive and I dont think he'll get a penny. Someone with older children whos been there might be able to advise please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Trials are standard really, & are usually unpaid. My girls both did their fair share of them, some with a successful outcome, some not. Are there any events in your area - fairs, festivals, large gatherings etc? My daughters both earned good money on the hospitality team at Henley Regatta & Henley Festival. VERY hard work, but reasonable money & fabulous tips. My eldest worked for The Roux brothers one year & once got a £30 tip from an American customer They also got to eat any spare meals - not bad at all! Or how about getting him to look into local caterers who might be looking for staff for events that they have been hired to cater for? And local Hotels or places where summer weddings might take place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I can't help, really, but just wanted to add that any kind of work will also look great on his CV - shows commitment and initiative - well done that man - I really hope he finds something soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks ladies - his trial went ok - I think its the fact they dont even have the manners to tell them that its probably not the right place for them. Both pubs have eateries and hes better doing the drinks. His hands were shaking and they asked him if he could carry 3 plates - 2 on an arm and one in hand. I have told him to practice with my plastic ones I dont want smashed crocks everywhere. Managers are a law to themselves. The one guy wont even acknowledge his email. I feel like going there and shaking him by the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I am afraid to say that he should see the lack of response as a bit of a life lesson. Hardly any people my girls have had interviews with ever bother to get back to them - its downright rude, but seems to be the norm these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Yes I know - just didnt want to burst his bubble. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Little update - hes worked 2 evenings at 2nd pub he went to. There with his mate tonight. He gets so nervous. Fine with bar work but nervous in restaurant and hand shakes - told him not too worry - and take his time. Most people are understanding - his dads father worked in a restaurant in Soho in the 1950's and if someone complained re food they would take it back to kitchen and spit in it and take it back I dont think he would do anything so wicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 2 shifts sounds promising so will keep fingers crossed! I'm in a similar situation in that I can only work summers with studying abroad. I'm lucky that I've worked at festivals for 3 or 4 years so usually get asked to work those, I've just got back from Glastonbury and would be working F1 this week if I didn't have an exam. Volunteering and trial shifts can seem a pain but if you get stuck in it usually gets noticed, you don't have to be good but as long as you try! I have to do a lot of placements for uni and a few have offered paid work afterwards but even the ones who haven't have served as good contacts for other placements and work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 He came in last night - went well and has thurs and fri shifts - hes taken tonight off. Took dessert and drink orders whilst his mate did bar. There are 5 teens working and they teach them well - hes loving it and looking forward to the dosh. Hes a hard worker - we are a family with strong work ethic on both sides - I dont think either me or OH have ever signed on - we are lucky I suppose - and no I am not criticsing those who do. Jobs arent easy to find and minimal wages arent for all but for a student they are aduquate if they have support at home. Thanks Lewis for encouragement - festivals are a thought - I was going to suggest he trys for a first aid cert to have something else to offer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 That's good news, I'm glad it's going well and he's enjoying it . My YS is doing a placement at the Botanics in Edinburgh, mainly mundane stuff like weeding and watering but at least he didn't have to queue for 2 hours to see the first ever Corpse Flower to flower in Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I paid for my kids to have "barista " training and food hygiene training which got them into restaurants and hotels locally. Ant has never been without part time work. Both he and Hazel and working at Blairdrummond Safari Park just now. How cool is that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Interesting thought I looked at the coffee course. He continues to work several nights a week and you wouldnt believe it but the guy whose trial ran for the whole of Fathers day has emailed him. Hes happy with one job - he also had an offer from another pub. I will look into the Barista and food hygiene courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Great photo, Alli . My ES's flatmate worked there and I was hoping ES could get a job there too but it never happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
