I am a grill chef and recently walked out on a shift at work. Do i still have a job?
Asked by David B
Basically circumstances were so extreme and so much pressure was on me that after 6 and a half hours straight i broke. I had no support from my manager and had a kitchen team full of staff who had no idea. I work for a big company and was expected to cook 700 meals or so on my own. it wasnt feasable and despite the management being aware of the situation would not help in resolving it. I need my job though. and what i did was out of character. Does walking out on the shift mean that i am instantly dismissed or is there a procedure that has to be followed. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

Best Answer:
you were not fired............................. YOU QUIT it's called job abandonment. immediately contact your manager and ask to meet with her/him to discuss your mistake. explain your side and feelings without trying to place blame on anyone but yourself. you will have to show through actions and words that you understand that how you handled this was wrong and that you want to set forth a plan to prevent this from ever happening again. turn this into a learning experience and show that it will be a positive for you and for the employer. apologize to your fellow employees who you left in a bad situation and those whom you prepare meals for "your customers". if all else fails chocolates and cash work well...............
30+ yrs food service mgmt 20+ yrs GM
Answered by michr

I think you are so fired. But if you don't have the guts to call about it, just walk in for your next day and see if anybody says anything.
Answered by airjarrod

I say you are fired.. They suck anyway lol
Answered by mel m

I think you may be looking for another job unless you are very good at begging. Walking out like that probably sent this place into panic. The cook is the heart of the eatery. Like they say, if you can't take the heat, stay out of the Kitchen.
Answered by Mo

It sounds like you quit....normally they don't take you back after that. Look for another job that has less stress. Life is too short to stay in a stressful job.
Answered by saved_by_grace

I think this would be considered grounds for termination. You should talk to your boss and explain the situation. Tell him exactly what you told us. If he or she is a good person he or she will understand and give you a second chance. Just make sure it doesn't happen again.
Answered by Leah_W

I worked for a large international chain for many years and saw this happen often. I would contact the immediate supervisor of your manager who does not support you and explain (maturely and without drama) your predicament. Appologize for leaving mid-shift and ask him or her for advice. They will then tell you if they want you to continue your employment. If you have been valuable to the company, I guarantee they do.
Answered by jennifer t

It could really go either way. I would definitely call the manager and discuss the situation asap. Don't blame anybody on the choice you made; YOU were the one that chose to walk out on your coworkers. Hopefully that manager will understand that stress simply got the best of you and you had to remove yourself from the situation.
Answered by Summer

You're not necessarily fired, depends on your past performance, usually, if this was truly out of character. Contact the HR department and request a meeting. Most companies are willing to listen and mediate if you are a valued employee...it costs a lot to hire and train someone new. Godd luck...I'm in F&B also, I know how it gets.
Answered by mommy to 4 dogs

I think that strictly speaking, by walking out you will be deemed to have terminated your contract - according to most employers' way of thinking. However there is, I think, some sense in what the previous contributor says; so I would say you should attend for work the next day and see what they say. It may be that if they understand what pressure you've had to put up with they'll allow you to continue. Then after a day or two you could politely ask again for changes to be made. Good luck to you - I hope things improve!
Answered by Vlad_the_Impala

well this could go to ways... first the work you did was it satisfactory.. or was your work margional... if it was satisfactory. then you are in a position to negiotage.. that is ask for more money and a assistant.. this place sounds that they are trying to get by making more profits by squeezing more work from the chef..i would have done the same.. or slowed down so the customers left..any how i thin if your work was satisfactory.. you have a chance to negiotatre.. but you never know.. since you need work i would ask to talk about this to the owner.. he will either talk to you or he will say he got someone else... anyway what did you have before you left.. a big mess that caused stress on you and you were not apprichated... do not back down.. if you do they will keep things as they were.. i would use this as a life example and the next job you go on.. dont menchion this but keep it in the back of your mind... and if the pressure is put on you.. dont go any faster.. just work at your pace and ask for an assistant ok gilermo.
Answered by daddyporky@verizon.net