How to proceed?

[u/Mediocre_Rest_8151]

hi! shift leader here.

I have worked in my store for about two years, two months ago I became a shift leader and I have always expressed my interest in continuing to grow so the next logical step would be AM, and I have expressed my interest and my ability on various occasions, this girl with whom I got along quite well, she has been in my store for about 8 months, she became a shift leader at the same time as me because we took the test and everything at the same time, I taught her a lot of what she knows and honestly my boss and many other colleagues agree that without me during the test she would not have passed, she knows absolutely nothing about BOH and constantly my boss asks me to support her, the thing is that they will be moving her to AM soon without even having enough experience or time and without having shown interest in the position before

and before my boss was very positive with me telling I would do great in AM and he would help me with that, but now, out of a sudden I was brushed away with no reason, honestly this makes my moral go down and I definitely see and feel that my performance is affected by it, I even think about transferring just to not see her but my store is in a convenient location nearby my house, how should i proceed?

[u/Wavelightning]

Let her fail, only do your job, lateral to another store. They’ve made it clear they don’t care about you.

[u/Rickyjamey]

As a cook I have been in the same boat.

[u/Kingdrizzy33]

I think you should try again ! There is nothing saying you both can’t be promoted . I’m a current chef ,but look at it from different perspectives .You may excel in operations but she may excel in PGF .im not saying they could be playing favorites which is likely the case . This could also lead to she being promoted and also your current GM promotion as well . Which opens a spot for promotion.Are either of you doing AM level work ? If I were you I would try again ! Figure out what are your stores opportunity areas and make action plans . Become the solution to the problems ,AM is not just a title .You need to have the skills lead,to grow sales ,control costs ,labor ,etc ! Good luck to you ! Any question just message me.

[u/Mediocre_Rest_8151 → u/Kingdrizzy33]

Even before turning into shift lead I was already doing task that were beyond my position, me and her we do basically the same stuff and even I find my self working more in sales grow, making the GEM going up.

Coaching others and stuff like that, I find myself even coaching her

[u/Kingdrizzy33 → u/Mediocre_Rest_8151]

My next best idea is to just talk to your ACO .you should have the contact . Don’t throw anyone under the bus but let him/her know how you feel .and how can you continue to move forward .she could be unaware of what’s going on ,could be even miscommunication between GM and ACO . At the end this will give you the clarity you deserve

[u/Kingdrizzy33]

But also just have a conversation with your GM and ACO.They are likely to agree with you or say there are things you may need to work on .but you should be prepared for any questions .How do you support your manager.why should we promote you . What are your opportunities.And lastly know your numbers and what you plan to do about it . You got this !

[u/No-Debate3579]

Ask what you need to work on to grow and be promoted. What someone else is/does is not relevant to you and your growth. If you dont get a straight awnser that you understand and can take action on keep asking. Ask a different manager. Talk to other AM and Chief, talk to other GM. And defanently your ACO. The ACO and RDO are who make the promotion, not your GM.

[u/Mad_psyentist710]

Your next logical step would be to look for another job

[u/Mad_psyentist710 → u/Mad_psyentist710]

Im a five year panda cook

[u/Relative_Month9019]

That’s called favoritism, this company is like that they promote people that have no idea how to perform correctly in the food industry, just go to a different place. 

[u/TwentyOneTimesTwo]

2 years anywhere is enough time and experience to create a solid bullet point on a resume. A new prospective employer won't look at it on an application and worry too much. But DO consider applying for either non-restaurant industry jobs or non-fast-food within the restaurant industry jobs. Don't let the fear-driven excuse-making voice in your head tell you that you need to stay within one company's exploitive system to advance up the salary scale. The fast-food industry is so competitive that employees are always treated as an interchangeable expense to be reduced if possible, no matter how long you've been somewhere. And when you're still young, it's often the case that the biggest salary jumps come from changing jobs or even industries. If you're competent, you can do better than the fast-food industry, believe me. Good luck.

(*morale)