Message 8210 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> > what are the Co2 tanks for (post mix? Beer?)
> > 
> > The first thing I recommend doing is checking out that the previous 
> > 
> > bartender has set up properly. Then at the same time, tidy up!!!
> > 
> > Then I suppose you should check the CO2, though it seems a little 
> > strange. When its empty, change it. Are you supposed to change it, 
> > 
> > just before its empty, or set up the spare tanks next to the 
> > nearly-empty ones?
> > 
> > If you re-stock at the end of your shifts, and others do the same, 
> > 
> > then you will not have to re-stock at the beginning. what goes around 
> > 
> > comes around. They stock up, you stock up...at the end of every 
> > shift...and don't leave the bar 'til its done!
> > 
> > There is also another possibility, your boss is an ass!
> > 
> > George!
> > -- 
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> > 
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> 
> 
> The tanks are for the speed gun (soda, Coke, etc..) And I'm supposed 
> to change them when they get down too low. I wouldn't too much have a 
> problem with it if I were the main bartender there, but oh well. And 
> to comment on your "other possibility" scenario....you're absolutely 
> right! It's a bit frustrating working there because I'm a white guy 
> and it's a Persian-cuisine restaurant/bar. So I am currently the only 
> non-Persian person working there, which seems to be my downfall. (For 
> that matter, I am the only one there without a thick accent) What I 
> mean is, I work circles around the other bartender that's there, but 
> I catch more flack when something goes wrong. Boss man knew I was 
> inexperienced but has made it a point to actually reprimand me not 
> only in front of other employees, but patrons as well, but he has no 
> problem with his other bartender drinking while on duty. But because 
> I want to gain experience, I have been biting my lip and not saying 
> anything about it. What bugs me even more than that is when I KNOW 
> he's talking about me to someone else, but doing it in his language. 
> Anyhoo, thank you for your response, and I welcome any other replies. 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> 
> Rick

Rick, 

Sorry buddie but start looking. No fault of your own but it dosnt sound like a 
fun bar gig. As long as yo have a job it is easier to get the next one. 
Favoritism in the job place is a fact of life but it is nice when it isnt 
stacked against you.

Buck