It was tragic to watch what you and the other employees endured. Glad you escaped that horrible place. So I have to ask: were you really being sassy when you asked "are you sure? Fuck, I've sassed my chefs waaaay worse than that. Then they get pissed off at me and an hour later we're doing shots of jager and hugging it out in the walk in. That's how it's supposed to work. If you had asked her "2B or not 2B? Did the owners ever threaten harm to any of the customers or the staff? When the customers were walking out because they never received there food it looked like Sammy went after them and was pushing on them.
I am surprised with that being on camera that no legal action has occurred from that indecent. On the show they said Samy was a playboy, like a big player in Vegas, with all the ladies, you know? On a regular day, how many people complained about the food? Were you guys instructed to just throw away food that was sent to the back? And lastly, three words in the form of a question: "Are you sure? Isn't that just around minimum in Arizona? If you don't mind me asking, how many other jobs have you had not including babysitting, dog walking, reffing girls soccer etc etc.
Is it really a surprise when Gordon arrives like they make it seem sometimes, or did you guys know well in advance that he was going to be there?
Also, how did you survive there for more than a day or two with those owners??! Do you still talk to any of the waitresses like Miranda?
Also, do you regret working at Amy's or does this give a new light on what to look for in job hunting? I'm so glad your doing this. It gives me a chance to compliment your cute little face. How long did you work there before you knew something was wrong? Did the employees talk about how the job sucked? Other than the two douchebags I mean owners, what was the longest and shortest someone's been employed thast you've witnessed?
How much of the Ramsay show production was "staged", "scripted", "written", if any? Would you consider taking legal action against Amy's Baking Company for theft of tips?
It's currently against the law in Arizona to withhold tips from the person who initially received them. Meaning you can sue the shit out of crazy ol' cat lady and her shite restaurant, and then get to listen to her defense in court.
It'd be hilarious to see her reaction to the judges decision, which would likely be in your favor. I'm relatively close to the place, I almost want to go there and send back food just to see what would happen. Seems like everyone who worked there was like "Ah fuck it I'll just quit.
They aren't worth the trouble. How come the other girl that said she has worked at restaurants before, did not call the better business bureau or you. Are they even part of the better business bureau? I was really confused about the whole POS system thing with Samy being the only person to use it. Were you never allowed to enter in your own orders?? I don't see the reasoning behind that..
I'm a cook and never have seen that done at any restaurant. Edit: Got it, it's to cover up their shady money laundering.
Was looking at it from the standpoint of how inefficient it would be, especially if the restaurant was jammin'. I'm not a lawyer and I'm not giving you legal advice.
Generally speaking, a person can give an opinion about something without it being considered defamation. When what is said is more factual in nature, then a person can be liable if it's false. How was the relationship between Amy and Samy? Are you glad they're getting this attention do you think they deserve it?
Hi Katy! Thanks for doing this - some friends and I had a viewing party last night after watching all of this unfold yesterday. Just wanted to say I've worked for a crazy restaurant owner before not to the same extent as you , and know what it's like.
I give you props for being able to walk away when things got crazy, no one deserves to be treated like that when they're just trying to do their job. I'm glad you've found employment elsewhere. Since leaving though, have you heard stories of other former employees? If they've gone through hundreds of them, they must have some sort of reputation. If it's what they claim, they were hiring and firing someone almost every other day. That has to be an HR nightmare. Customers will be able to decide who is correct: a famous celebrity chef or the marketplace that has supported the small, locally-owned business for six years.
When re-opened, a portion of proceeds will benefit a charity organized to bring awareness to cyber bullying. Diners will also have the opportunity to meet, and judge for themselves the character of owners Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, who have devoted their lives to and earn their living from their small restaurant.
The Bouzaglos have been married for 10 years, after Sammy emigrated from Israel. The owners will likely be holding a press conference before the Grand Re-Opening and answer falsehoods depicted on a reality television show, including assertions that the restaurant confiscates tips from servers. We hope and believe much good can result from what has transpired.
What was your experience like prior to the show were they just as bad? On the show they said Samy was a playboy, like a big player in Vegas, with all the ladies, you know? Is it really a surprise when Gordon arrives like they make it seem sometimes, or did you guys know well in advance that he was going to be there? Also, how did you survive there for more than a day or two with those owners??!
Have any of the wait staff ever gotten physical with Amy or Sami? It's hard to imagine going through over staff with those attitudes, and not getting clocked. Did the owners ever threaten harm to any of the customers or the staff?
When the customers were walking out because they never received there food it looked like Sammy went after them and was pushing on them. I am surprised with that being on camera that no legal action has occurred from that indecent. Tucker48 karma UTC. It was tragic to watch what you and the other employees endured. Glad you escaped that horrible place. How long did you work there before you knew something was wrong? Did the employees talk about how the job sucked?
Isn't that just around minimum in Arizona? Tannlin karma UTC. Mojonator karma UTC. How was the relationship between Amy and Samy? Are you glad they're getting this attention do you think they deserve it? What I didn't get, among several other things, is she told you to leave and that you were fired and then said to look at her when she was talking and not run away? Make up your mind, crazy cat bitch!
Gre3nArr0w 94 karma UTC. Could you please contact Miranda and see if she would come do an AMA here with us? I would love to hear from her as well. Other than the two douchebags I mean owners, what was the longest and shortest someone's been employed thast you've witnessed? Guys, uh, on their Facebook post announcing their Grand Re-Opening they say:. Why would anyone email someone at a PR firm to make restaurant reservations? Sorry you had to deal with those two. How much money do you think you lost in tips there?
BurnThrough 20 karma UTC. Buckfutters 10 karma UTC. CoffeeJedi 4 karma UTC. Oh man! If you're legit, thanks for doing this. As the bot said, please provide some proof for us. As to your "former" status; did you rage-quit in frustration, or were you fired for some petty and arbitrary reason?
I realize now that this is the waitress who appeared in the show, I retract my question. Blojay 3 karma UTC. Toggle navigation BestofAMA. I mean, "what do you recommend me" must be a frequently asked question. I hope you weren't starving the whole time you were working :. Gre3nArr0w karma UTC Was the kitchen as clean as it was shown on the show or did they clean it up like the day before he got there?
JaedenStormes karma UTC Seems like it's a good way to pass the time when there's never any customers. CannonFodder karma UTC On a regular day, how many people complained about the food? She was fired for asking Amy three words after the chef or, uh, "chef" told her which order was ready: "Are you sure? Cipriano gave some insight into how the production went down:.
Seems like a pretty toxic work environment. That's not to say that the owners were always whackadoodles, as they appeared to be on their recent local news interview :. Cipriano was fired not long after the minute mark on the episode.
And you can watch Ramsay confront the owners of the restaurant over the way that they treat their staff—including Cipriano—at the minute mark of the full "Kitchen Nightmares" episode:.
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