Undercover Boss Finds Out Chef Isn't Being Paid

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  • An undercover executive of Best Western Hotels finds out the chef is not being paid for working overtime!
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  • @robinrichards6577
    @robinrichards6577 ปีที่แล้ว +11826

    That’s IT?!? Paying for a cooking course? How about compensation for all the hours he puts in? Upgrading or at least mending the kitchen equipment? Improving the kitchen environment? Hiring more staff? I’m disappointed at that boss, seems like he should put in 80 hours a day for a few weeks.

    • @IILiamIIUKII
      @IILiamIIUKII ปีที่แล้ว +335

      That's business unfortunately, it's not fair but that's what a lot of CEO's are like

    • @sarahlee4005
      @sarahlee4005 ปีที่แล้ว +625

      That’s why he is rich and the chef is struggling

    • @doolittlefirstking6388
      @doolittlefirstking6388 ปีที่แล้ว +285

      That's what happens in thr UK, smh.....
      In the states they would turn the chefs life around!!

    • @therestaurantguru1961
      @therestaurantguru1961 ปีที่แล้ว +712

      This small scene shows that the CEO is part of the problem.
      Putting him on a Cooking Course, is he blind ?

    • @doolittlefirstking6388
      @doolittlefirstking6388 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@therestaurantguru1961 he obviously is!!

  • @michaeltaylor2799
    @michaeltaylor2799 ปีที่แล้ว +2726

    With a CEO like that, no wonder the restaurant is failing... Pay the man for his overtime ffs!😅

    • @diane4549
      @diane4549 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      That's the problem with these employers. They want to gain profit, but they don't want to pay their employees their due! Shameful!

    • @southaussiegarbo2054
      @southaussiegarbo2054 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I suspect this is bc of lack of staff and bc money is so tight as we are in another recession

    • @diane4549
      @diane4549 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@southaussiegarbo2054 We haven't always been in a recession. This has been going on for awhile and using the recession is silly, what was going on before the recession????

    • @southaussiegarbo2054
      @southaussiegarbo2054 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@diane4549 there been allot of recessions/global financial crisis in last 20 years.

    • @DieselPurge
      @DieselPurge ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly

  • @marccollins4929
    @marccollins4929 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +122

    Give that Man a Raise!! Pay him ! Please ❤

  • @tahirrao5173
    @tahirrao5173 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +265

    This guy is so fantastic, he deserves better than getting a cooking course! Somebody should hire him purely for his resilience, loyalty and committment.

  • @MBAinternetmktg
    @MBAinternetmktg ปีที่แล้ว +3219

    Hope this wonderful, generous, patient chef has already found a better job!

    • @colinmorgan7771
      @colinmorgan7771 ปีที่แล้ว

      This lad deserves so much more..he stayed up beat did the work of 5 doesn't get paid and they offer him a cooking class...OH MY FREAKING GOD WHAT ARE U THINKING BEST WESTERN...FIRE THIS IDOIT CEO

    • @paulcroxton6047
      @paulcroxton6047 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      I wouldn't be so patient, plus it's illegal to not pay for overtime worked.....I would have spoke to a solicitor by now if I was that chef.....I know it's illegal because I own and run a SME.....I wouldn't dream of treating my staff in such a despicable way, as staff need to be looked after.....Happy staff= better ,loyal workers

    • @daniellewoodley3
      @daniellewoodley3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@paulcroxton6047 if it’s salary pay, I’ve seen a LOT of chefs be paid for less than they work. However hourly, you are correct in that should never happen!!

    • @paulcroxton6047
      @paulcroxton6047 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @Dani....that's why I never worked for a salary, Some companies take advantage of this, there should be protection for salaried staff....I make sure my staff are paid correctly, and on time...I earn a decent living, but I pay 12 quid hour for my workers .....They work at front of shop, serving customers etc...my business is small, but I believe that staff are your best asset.....They generally work a 40 hour week.....As owner I work 70+ hours , but I don't mind, as I enjoy it......Yet some CEOs of larger companies work their staff to death, and do as little as possible...It disgusts me

    • @paulcroxton6047
      @paulcroxton6047 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @josias...I'm a pagan myself, but believe ALL should be treated with respect and decency.....including Animals....I also give 5% of profits to a Animal shelter,and another 5% of profits to a local homeless charity......imagine of every company did the same.....Would go a long way to help the starving and homeless people, and help our furry freind s too...

  • @megatronskneecap
    @megatronskneecap 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    How as a boss do you *not* know your employees are not getting paid correctly or even at all. It's just mind-blowing.

    • @TotallyNotElPresidente
      @TotallyNotElPresidente 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've worked as a Best Western front desk agent, I'm not surprised.

    • @amichaels1871
      @amichaels1871 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A lot of times they're remote or have multiple companies etc.
      that they're running or in charge of...💔

    • @krissavagelive
      @krissavagelive หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The larger the company, the less the visibility that the director/owner can realistically have on what's actually happening on the ground floor. They are however supposed to have sufficient management in place under them to identify and quickly correct/escalate these types of concerns as soon as they begin to develop though so that is ultimately where the director's failing is likely to be.

  • @chargedattack3559
    @chargedattack3559 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    Hopefully he gets trained and moves on to bigger and better things. He truly deserves the best and more.

  • @likeggs6465
    @likeggs6465 ปีที่แล้ว +994

    Worst part is the chef thought he was going to get an extra hand in the kitchen and now he's back doing it all himself.

    • @WerewolfSlayer91
      @WerewolfSlayer91 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Yes and having to complete a cooking course after puting inn the long hours. The CEO is most certainly not going to do it while he is taking the course.

    • @davidrynberk1533
      @davidrynberk1533 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Insane! chef if your out there, please leave this hell.You are going to get sick if this keeps going on.

    • @israymervalentin-arias6313
      @israymervalentin-arias6313 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Well to be honest until someone extremely desperate comes in, everyone is going to leave after about a week of this nonsense.

    • @OffGridInvestor
      @OffGridInvestor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      I would've quit right there. Farking COOKING COURSE. Probably government funded or $200 worth

    • @misterwallace3479
      @misterwallace3479 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe he was compensated. But it wasn't out for everyone to see.

  • @LeeLynch1
    @LeeLynch1 ปีที่แล้ว +3275

    At least he has this video as evidence of his boss admitting illegal practices.

    • @LeeLynch1
      @LeeLynch1 ปีที่แล้ว +130

      @@JohnSmith-xp9gr I think you are mistaken. This company is in the UK, not the US. Our laws are much stronger regarding workers' rights. It is illegal to not pay an employee for overtime as it breaks The Minimum Wage act 1988. Also, you can not be forced to work more than 48 hours in any given week by law. This guy was working 80 hours a week and being paid for 40 hours!

    • @truthseeker7612
      @truthseeker7612 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeeLynch1 That means Foster Carers are living an illegal existence. They are paid virtually nothing when you think their job is 24/7 and amounts to approx £63 per day, per child with no extra ongoing needs.

    • @LeeLynch1
      @LeeLynch1 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@truthseeker7612 No they aren't living an illegal existence. Foster carers are not classed as employees. It's a disgrace that they are paid so little though.

    • @kelvinmorris1991
      @kelvinmorris1991 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JohnSmith-xp9gr lol yes it is because it’s a violation of state and federal laws

    • @YGPR1212
      @YGPR1212 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💡ding ding ding

  • @daanjoubert5297
    @daanjoubert5297 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Thanks for doing so much for so little, we really appreciate it, THANK YOU. We're sending you on a free course so that we know that when we continue to take advantage of your loyalty we know that you're a more experienced chef with even better skills. I hope someone else saw this episode and offered him a decent job

  • @jeanmariereed1646
    @jeanmariereed1646 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This chef is such a hard working gentleman with integrity. So glad he was acknowledged! What a wonderful man! Yes it takes talented people with great work ethic to be successful! I hope that Best Western also compensated him for his overtime -- not just the additional culinary course. Otherwise, he is still putting in extra hours for no money. You can't survive on that.

  • @courtneyhawkins4072
    @courtneyhawkins4072 ปีที่แล้ว +835

    Ummmm maybe a cheque for all the overtime he’s been doing!

    • @bencipherx
      @bencipherx ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the paid course isn’t free

    • @alecbaker13
      @alecbaker13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah for real

    • @tamalinacarter2256
      @tamalinacarter2256 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      In my heart he deserves more.

    • @tamalinacarter2256
      @tamalinacarter2256 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@bencipherx neither is his overtime.

    • @gilbertmarzett4366
      @gilbertmarzett4366 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      No shit!! Take cooking course to do MORE! Back pay buddy,back pay,and at the overtime rate!

  • @HeadHoncho727
    @HeadHoncho727 ปีที่แล้ว +4993

    That was pathetic. The CEO basically "I'm sorry this is happening to you, you're a really good guy. But it's gonna keep happening" because NOTHING was done 💀

    • @SlapMehSilly02
      @SlapMehSilly02 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Send him to cook courses to learn how to be a top chef in a kitchen that does pay, under staffed and the hardware is trash. If I was dude I would have told him that I wanted the back pay for the OT or we would be heading to court.

    • @bradforward850
      @bradforward850 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A republican Utopia. Work 80 for straight pay. And they're coming for yours next. LOL!

    • @jenniferb5706
      @jenniferb5706 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      ✌🏻 out…that’s what I would have said…

    • @kennethwalton5582
      @kennethwalton5582 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I maybe wrong, but it’s most likely a franchise and not a corporate hotel.

    • @janeenharris3074
      @janeenharris3074 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@kennethwalton5582 That's irrelevant. The company can afford to at least give the guy some cash.

  • @mskimlouise
    @mskimlouise ปีที่แล้ว +1202

    He said he’s going to send him to cooking school so he can “do even more.” Wow. Hasn’t he done enough already?

    • @RyanMartinsrjmartins
      @RyanMartinsrjmartins ปีที่แล้ว +19

      my JAW DROPPED. LOL whaaaat

    • @MrRondonmon
      @MrRondonmon ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Salaried people in the USA at least, have to work the hours needed. If workers lay out the must fill in. Salaried people always get a much larger payday for that reason. Those people know the deal, they wouldn't have even allowed the showing of this had it been illegal. If they are doing no business, that guy may be there, and sitting around 60 hours. Everything is not always as it seems. He seems happy to have a salaried job, things could be worse. So, if he's making a 1000 a week, putting in 80 hours some weeks, but only working 30 hours in practice, he's probably happy. Else he would leave.

    • @valeriegeorge7535
      @valeriegeorge7535 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I know right. You would think this was a prank , but it's not. He was talking to scrooge the owner who wanted him to do more for the company. This really is heartbreaking.

    • @bradleylefika9209
      @bradleylefika9209 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Not defending him at all however maybe that will help him get higher certification to get a better job and we are only seeing a short clip

    • @russb24
      @russb24 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Won't he be surprised when the course gives him a better resume' (CV) to go out and get a job for a company that knows how to take care of staff.

  • @AA-pi2dz
    @AA-pi2dz 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I’m perplexed.
    The undercover boss identifies the chef is mostly working alone with a factotum approach and therefore doing everything. This includes food preparation, cooking, cleaning, washing up, and kitchen tidying. He is excelling in reliability, endurance, commitment and ethos, but is sent on a cooking course to give more motivation and inspiration.
    He deserves a huge bonus, and a partnership offer.

  • @blaine3224
    @blaine3224 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you for your hard work and suffering. Here's a way you can do more for us.

    • @stanswaby
      @stanswaby หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah thanks boss for recognising my commitment an rewarding loyalty. I’m off to Burger King I hear they give days off…

  • @hcaballero57
    @hcaballero57 ปีที่แล้ว +878

    How bout you actually compensate him for the OT? Hey, that's an idea worth exploring!!

    • @ghostccc8089
      @ghostccc8089 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Nah we’ll just help him with a couple $20 cooking courses and that’ll keep him happy. Pizza party anyone??

    • @fredbiden868
      @fredbiden868 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      he should have been told you are getting full back pay.....and send he n family on all expenses paid for vaca..

    • @themanfrommars1928
      @themanfrommars1928 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the owners of the restaurant is the one not paying he, the other guy just controls the franchising

    • @Freshprankstv1
      @Freshprankstv1 ปีที่แล้ว

      the uk overtime isnt mandatory, thats the us

    • @NotSamuzed0o0
      @NotSamuzed0o0 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah, slave seems happy, everybody wins, specially the CEO pockets 😅

  • @Extinctpopulations
    @Extinctpopulations ปีที่แล้ว +1223

    This show proves time and time again that these CEOS couldn't give less of a damn. You get an opportunity to help out one employee and can't even do It on live television. One employee.

    • @monicanorman4681
      @monicanorman4681 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      THAT'S RIGHT

    • @blue_jay31
      @blue_jay31 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thank you, I thought the same !sad !

    • @townbeach3603
      @townbeach3603 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      One / the CEO of models gave homeless girl new house 250 thousand dollars she was in the shelter with kids

    • @Extinctpopulations
      @Extinctpopulations ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@townbeach3603 one of them. Think about that lol

    • @lisap2405
      @lisap2405 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Extinctpopulations Remember, not every CEO has the right to do such investments without the permission of the owners of that place. So you never know whether he might have fought for it but didn't get it for the chef. This behind the scenes stuff is missing in the end to tell who's to blame

  • @chrisjenkins1
    @chrisjenkins1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We like how much effort you are putting in. Go on a cooking course we need more of that good old passion.

  • @chareajohnson2320
    @chareajohnson2320 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    God Bless Him! Also, I really want him to get back pay and a raise!🎉

  • @jimm2434
    @jimm2434 ปีที่แล้ว +1299

    I’m stunned that this CEO doesn’t care about his Chef. He sends him to a cooking class? How pathetic is that. He needs to be compensated for all of the work he’s doing. He should be given a raise as well. Unbelievable! I hope he can find another job. I’m heartbroken over how this CEO has treated his only Chef. Shame on him.

    • @haamishmcgarry
      @haamishmcgarry ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Needs at least 3 other chefs lol

    • @draco4540
      @draco4540 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@haamishmcgarry and a dishwasher or two.

    • @JTScottOfficial
      @JTScottOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There was a major recession, which is why its mentioned how its just one chef. If its franchise the building owners have to change the building, rather than the ceo

    • @thomasjones4570
      @thomasjones4570 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You clearly do not know anything about the episode or the company...hell, I bet you didnt even pay attention in this short clip.
      The company is a franchise. The location is owned and operated by the owner of the building. He was there to see if they were keeping up with company standards. He cannot give the man a raise, he is not paying him, the owner of the location is and the location is not making a profit, it was losing money. Also, this CEO ran the UK branch of Best Western which is one of many of Best Western International.
      If you hate seeing things like this, offer to pay a normal price for a room instead of the cheap rates that cause shit like this to happen. Yeah, this shit happens because people want CHEAP and companies try to provide and end up in conditions like this.

    • @FerretJohn
      @FerretJohn ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Also, the "cooking class" would probably be an Advanced Culinary Academy, the place Michelin chefs come from.

  • @chefman53
    @chefman53 ปีที่แล้ว +634

    So, he's giving him an opportunity to do even more. How freakin' generous. How about paying him overtime for the extra 40 hours a week he's working?

    • @isaacleeper3127
      @isaacleeper3127 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      We know you're doing all you can, but we think we can squeeze a bit more out of you.

    • @edinacloud5968
      @edinacloud5968 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And get the owners do start showing up and doing some work if they're not above manual labour.

    • @hewhoshallnotbespokenof1606
      @hewhoshallnotbespokenof1606 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree, but the chef should’ve also spoke up, yet, he’s over here shaking the man’s hand thanking him for screwing him even further!?!? 🤣 Evil wins when nothing is done to stop it.

    • @thomasjones4570
      @thomasjones4570 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You clearly do not know anything about the episode or the company...hell, I bet you didnt even pay attention in this short clip.
      The company is a franchise. The location is owned and operated by the owner of the building. He was there to see if they were keeping up with company standards. He cannot give the man a raise, he is not paying him, the owner of the location is and the location is not making a profit, it was losing money. Also, this CEO ran the UK branch of Best Western which is one of many of Best Western International.
      If you hate seeing things like this, offer to pay a normal price for a room instead of the cheap rates that cause shit like this to happen. Yeah, this shit happens because people want CHEAP and companies try to provide and end up in conditions like this.

    • @pomx2900
      @pomx2900 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@thomasjones4570 so it's the customers fault?
      What a knob.

  • @tedroybal5231
    @tedroybal5231 ปีที่แล้ว

    The money line is when chef says "we" when referring to the company. This wonderful man is invested!!! Cheers!

  • @Aztecius
    @Aztecius ปีที่แล้ว

    But wait you guys, he said "at our expense". That radiates generosity!!

  • @cessieabe2
    @cessieabe2 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    This is absolutely disgusting! That CEO saw the horrible conditions HE'S RESPONDING FOR and did nothing for that guy. Its shameful!

    • @israymervalentin-arias6313
      @israymervalentin-arias6313 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He offered cooking classes so he can inspire this chef to do even more work under the same conditions. That’s just too funny and horribly sad at the same time.

  • @lindadubnick9539
    @lindadubnick9539 ปีที่แล้ว +563

    Pay the man! And give him the supplies he needs to do a good job… A mechanic can’t fix an engine without tools, a good cook or chef needs tools too

    • @dbadaddy7386
      @dbadaddy7386 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's the job of the company he works for, the owners of the franchise, NOT the CEO or the the company the CEO works for.

    • @user-ho7mg9ol7w
      @user-ho7mg9ol7w ปีที่แล้ว

      This was filmed 12 years ago. The hotel wasn't making a profit and the country was in recession, so the franchise owner couldn't afford to upgrade anything.
      He would've either been paid back pay, or in the UK you can take it as time off instead. This would've been up to the individual

    • @Z4Zander
      @Z4Zander ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Most mechanics own their own tools.Some like me even own their diagnostic scanners and other specialist tools.

    • @luckylock4191
      @luckylock4191 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-ho7mg9ol7w the owners were never around, didn't care about the business. That's not how franchises work, recession or not.

    • @thomasjones4570
      @thomasjones4570 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You clearly do not know anything about the episode or the company...hell, I bet you didnt even pay attention in this short clip.
      The company is a franchise. The location is owned and operated by the owner of the building. He was there to see if they were keeping up with company standards. He cannot give the man a raise, he is not paying him, the owner of the location is and the location is not making a profit, it was losing money. Also, this CEO ran the UK branch of Best Western which is one of many of Best Western International.
      If you hate seeing things like this, offer to pay a normal price for a room instead of the cheap rates that cause shit like this to happen. Yeah, this shit happens because people want CHEAP and companies try to provide and end up in conditions like this.

  • @kilssj2250
    @kilssj2250 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    We need Chef Ramsay to yell at that CEO for being a complete DOUGHNUT 🍩😫!!

  • @davidlane8536
    @davidlane8536 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Who’s going to be doing the cooking when the chef’s on a cooking course ?? It must be the Boss 😂

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

    • @stanswaby
      @stanswaby หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah thanks boss for recognising my commitment an rewarding loyalty. I’m off to Burger King I hear they give days off…

  • @Spike-ck5tj
    @Spike-ck5tj ปีที่แล้ว +270

    The UK version of this programme bosses were and still are not as generous. He should've been compensated for his overtime, and if you think about that wouldn't be a "gift" he'd worked the hours, so rightly earned it. That kitchen wouldn't have kept going without his hard work. I hope he went on that course and took those skills to another kitchen.

    • @billrose5146
      @billrose5146 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah. You're right ... the chef needs kitchen improvements paid for, a full-time dishwasher, and a prep worker when he comes back from the course.

    • @kathyschwab9949
      @kathyschwab9949 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's a young man, if he's been working 80 hours a week, he should have his own restaurant after taking the cooking course.

    • @docjohnson1
      @docjohnson1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kathyschwab9949 with what money you im becile. 1 course and boom a restaurant? What world are you in?

    • @kathyschwab9949
      @kathyschwab9949 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@docjohnson1 The world where I owned my own food business. And?

    • @richarddamico5639
      @richarddamico5639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True and the Canadian version was just as cheap!

  • @alexandercameron1977
    @alexandercameron1977 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    That young chef was an amazing guy, humble, helpful and uncomplaining about the situation, he deserves better! I am a retired chef and opened a couple of successful restaurants after taking years of crap from owners and so called “ chefs” who treated me like sh*t. It is a rewarding industry if you are paid well and successful and, I repeat, this young man deserves more in life than remaining a slave to a franchise hotel company.

    • @Sefiiin
      @Sefiiin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Please take him under your wings! Or introduce him to anyone you know. Save him 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @ahmedlaari9406
      @ahmedlaari9406 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hire him please

    • @moynur04
      @moynur04 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You must have contacts, that man deserves so much better.

  • @amya9597
    @amya9597 ปีที่แล้ว

    The power of Thank You goes a long way. ❤️

  • @ardentizzy7720
    @ardentizzy7720 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a fantastic worker and boss ..

  • @mandyd473
    @mandyd473 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Landlord to Chef: Your £600 behind on your rent this month
    Chef: No problem do you accept a cookery qualification and increased self esteem as payment?

    • @jackjonson2696
      @jackjonson2696 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lool

    • @TeslaGengar
      @TeslaGengar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      what? my children are still starving because self pride is worthless to you? what an odd policy

  • @saxon1177
    @saxon1177 ปีที่แล้ว

    The chefs reward is getting to meet this guy, wow!

  • @garrettbourdas5884
    @garrettbourdas5884 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Cheers mate! Good luck to you and God bless!

    • @edithbannerman4
      @edithbannerman4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @davesrvchannel4717
    @davesrvchannel4717 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Dude works 80 hours. The CEO sends him to a course so employee can “be inspired to do more” 😮

    • @georgedunkelberg5004
      @georgedunkelberg5004 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Could be like the Britishers heritages of Royals' historic inbreeding? Are bosses bred with availability to pretty poor workers?

    • @GirlfriendNinja
      @GirlfriendNinja หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is full of shit.

    • @sasakorosec7213
      @sasakorosec7213 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 ceo

    • @SurelyIjest206
      @SurelyIjest206 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well, there are 168 hours in a week. He is only working 80. That's 88 hours more he should be working. Even if we are generous enough to allow 6 hours of sleep that is still 82 hours that he isn't working.

  • @dcavidgomez2877
    @dcavidgomez2877 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Damn the CEO played the part when the camera was on and showed who he really is when he didn’t give him back pay.

    • @georgedunkelberg5004
      @georgedunkelberg5004 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like ENforcements' sirens in the canyons of a shitty-city. The dis-h-onorable whines of the oft repeated " weeee can't afford IT.! (you)! but will exploit illegals.

  • @xfx09
    @xfx09 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sending him on a cooking course sounds like a ‘great’ deal for the effort he has put in

  • @christianmrz
    @christianmrz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know i wans't the only one waiting for him to get a substantial raise, a promotion and better and improved kitchen equipment

    • @moeruss2726
      @moeruss2726 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯! I thought for sure he’s was going to give him a check for all the unpaid overtime, take him to see how he updated the kitchen equipment & tell him they were hiring more employees to help in the kitchen . But I stead he’s sending him to a cooking course? WTH?😳🤬

  • @Mark-kp1mj
    @Mark-kp1mj ปีที่แล้ว +108

    This is why my son is not a chef anymore. They ate treated like garbage, wages are disgusting, no benefits. My son worked 17 hour days 7 days a week. He was lucky to be payed for 40 hours .. I could tell horror stories on the food industry

    • @jimwest7107
      @jimwest7107 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah it's not great. Looks glamouros on TV but it isn't.

    • @School_of_DejaVu
      @School_of_DejaVu ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on where you work, I’m a cook but get paid decently, and our restaurant is kept up to standard. There’s always staffing issues but I don’t have a real problem with my job.

    • @donnab.333
      @donnab.333 ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn't right.

    • @lifeofcooper994
      @lifeofcooper994 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same boat as me man

    • @Mark-kp1mj
      @Mark-kp1mj ปีที่แล้ว

      @@School_of_DejaVu both my sons worked in pubs and 5 star dining. they are all the same. they are all under payed or dont get payed for all the hours they worked. if its so great. WHY cant they not find anyone any more to work in the food industry. restaurants are closing down NO STAFF.

  • @patsydarling160
    @patsydarling160 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Know your worth young man💫

  • @bagsofsauce9095
    @bagsofsauce9095 ปีที่แล้ว

    We want to thank you by giving you more work to do outside work.🤙🏼

  • @linkinparktilldeath1
    @linkinparktilldeath1 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Guy: Works 80 hours a week.
    Boss: We'd like you to go on a cooking course so you can do more.
    :D

    • @donramanayake1505
      @donramanayake1505 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      🤣...its insane

    • @simonbaxter8001
      @simonbaxter8001 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donramanayake1505 ... boss is a c**t!

    • @stanswaby
      @stanswaby หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah thanks boss for recognising my commitment an rewarding loyalty. I’m off to Burger King I hear they give days off…

    • @misakitten8835
      @misakitten8835 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "do more" could mean several things though. Like "Do more with your life" as in find a much better job. Also I doubt he has to do both the work he currently did + the course.

  • @declan5073
    @declan5073 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    1:19 "You shouldn't take advantage of people"
    Proceeds to do exactly that. Wow he couldn't even pretend for the camera.

    • @thomasjones4570
      @thomasjones4570 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You clearly do not know anything about the episode or the company...hell, I bet you didnt even pay attention in this short clip.
      The company is a franchise. The location is owned and operated by the owner of the building. He was there to see if they were keeping up with company standards. He cannot give the man a raise, he is not paying him, the owner of the location is and the location is not making a profit, it was losing money. Also, this CEO ran the UK branch of Best Western which is one of many of Best Western International.
      If you hate seeing things like this, offer to pay a normal price for a room instead of the cheap rates that cause shit like this to happen. Yeah, this shit happens because people want CHEAP and companies try to provide and end up in conditions like this.

    • @declan5073
      @declan5073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thomasjones4570 It's clear you don't know how franchises work and the rest of your rant is all butthurt bullshit. It's also obvious you've never worked a day in a kitchen in your whole life.
      You own a franchise. You lease the company name (and rules/standards). He can very much give the guy a raise. He can very much upgrade the kitchen equipment. He can very much hire someone else and the guy can very much leave.
      I especially love the part where you excused the entire condition of the business by blaming society (and me who you don't know anything about) wanting cheap shit.
      I would educate you but well.. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
      Please tell me you're not of voting age because we don't need people like you deciding the future of any country.

    • @thomasjones4570
      @thomasjones4570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@declan5073 I accept your lack of actual rebuttal as sign of wanting to remain a clueless moron.

    • @SohanDsouza
      @SohanDsouza 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thomasjones4570 Are people going to stay on the street if they don't get hotel rooms "CHEAP"?

    • @thomasjones4570
      @thomasjones4570 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SohanDsouza WTF does this have to do with anything I said? Can you form an actual argument or are you going to delete your response like the other total moron did?

  • @101Spacetime
    @101Spacetime 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The boss has never cut a potato in his freaking life! 😂

    • @bobshanklylfc778
      @bobshanklylfc778 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like you've never seen a potato as that was a swede the CEO was attempting to peel. lol

    • @101Spacetime
      @101Spacetime 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bobshanklylfc778 lmao

  • @BryanV4
    @BryanV4 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HAHA
    I really just sat there rewinding back three times thinking I missed some part of the ''reward'' speech

  • @garrykennedy5484
    @garrykennedy5484 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I am just about to cry because I've been in that Chefs shoes in other capacities and ALWAYS got screwed for being the nice guy!!!!!! In 3 partnerships, same thing! I've been cheated out of at LEAST 300K bucks over the years and my daughter was robbed of time I should have had with her also. My heart pours out to this AWESOME gentleman chef!! Dear Lord help us all!!!!!!!

    • @MrsDuck356
      @MrsDuck356 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im sorry

    • @brendadickson9583
      @brendadickson9583 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am so sorry hope this changes

    • @lifeofcooper994
      @lifeofcooper994 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel this man I was running a kitchen hitting 50+ hours per week and payslips were always fucked up had to keep fighting

    • @karinaz8756
      @karinaz8756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First time you’re a victim. After that you’re a volunteer.

    • @garrykennedy5484
      @garrykennedy5484 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@karinaz8756 Ooooh,, Very well said.

  • @JensMorrison
    @JensMorrison ปีที่แล้ว

    That guy had a really good attitude.

  • @Tandymandan
    @Tandymandan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So his thank you is a class that will help him work even harder haha

  • @Anita_Lauren
    @Anita_Lauren ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I used to work in a restaurant and I too did not get paid. It's a rough industry sometimes. I hope he will be compensated for his overtime :(

    • @nomchompsky2883
      @nomchompsky2883 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hope don't pay the bills... but it keeps the sheep working themselves to death...

  • @TheAwakeningangel
    @TheAwakeningangel ปีที่แล้ว +58

    So he just said he will send him on a cooking course and be able to do more, did I hear right, oh and a Thank you , well I would have told him to stick it. Poor guy I hope he takes the course and uses the degree he might get for it and opens up his own place someday xxxx

    • @cmoss95
      @cmoss95 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Okay. I had to watch it twice. I can't believe that came out of his mouth. The audacity

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Americans undercover bosses are very generous though. They give thousands of usd to their good employees. Shamed on the U.K. bosses.

    • @nigelanscombe8658
      @nigelanscombe8658 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course, that “more” could have been elsewhere if the cooking course gave him an extra qualification, or experience, on his resume.

    • @dianemaloy1338
      @dianemaloy1338 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pop

    • @dianemaloy1338
      @dianemaloy1338 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luisafrance1635 pop

  • @mooreorlessvideos
    @mooreorlessvideos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "So you can do more" that's a tell tale sign

  • @patricialloyd866
    @patricialloyd866 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope there's more rewards to this story

  • @Tropicaltemp
    @Tropicaltemp ปีที่แล้ว +77

    He should be paid up in full and given the opportunity to go on a management course, in those few minutes he displayed, dedication, resourcefulness, innovation and a faith and vision in improving the restaurant. And given the managers job.

    • @dbadaddy7386
      @dbadaddy7386 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be up to the owners of the franchise. The CEO has no authority to set employee policies for a separate company. Maybe the CEO should look into pulling the franchise, but trying to run the franchise would rightly result in a lawsuit from the owners of the franchise for violating the franchise agreement.

    • @user-ho7mg9ol7w
      @user-ho7mg9ol7w ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, when this was filmed 12 years ago, the UK was in a recession (as he mentions at the start). The voiceover also mentions at the very start that the hotel isn't making a profit, so the Franchise owner can't afford to invest.
      But they no doubt got into major trouble with head office about the state of the place, although this wouldn't have been filmed.
      The UK version has limited budgets due to the gifts coming directly from the company.
      The CEO donated £2,500 to a children's hospital for another employee

    • @PaulMcCannWebBuilder
      @PaulMcCannWebBuilder ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems to me that he's already doing the manager's job.

    • @Tropicaltemp
      @Tropicaltemp ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PaulMcCannWebBuilder Yes, he was managing the kitchen, but he obviously displayed more than that, he just needed the validation and support.

    • @Tropicaltemp
      @Tropicaltemp ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dbadaddy7386 I'm sure the CEO and owners could have sorted out something down their Country/Golf Club.

  • @neilmacintyre7906
    @neilmacintyre7906 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    Wow…
    “I feel bad for this worker, he has no help, no resources, shit equipment and not getting paid overtime… but instead of compensating him properly, fixing the equipment or paying him for all the overtime we will send him to a cooking class” … real nice

    • @bowenwong1569
      @bowenwong1569 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      After taken the Cooking class, so the staff could come back and contribute more during his OT without pay..., what a joke!

    • @dbadaddy7386
      @dbadaddy7386 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's no more reason for the CEO in this video to compensate the chef than the CEO of, say, IBM to do so, or for YOU. Why don't you send the chef some money, if you think other people he doesn't work for should? The chef doesn't work for his company. The chef works for a franchise of the company, a separate business. It's the owners of the franchise that owe the chef money and are letting the kitchen run down, not the company the CEO works for.

    • @MOBBTheRightWay
      @MOBBTheRightWay ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ​@@dbadaddy7386 as the CEO he is the company. Chief Executive Officer. As the BOSS he could tell HR to fix it.
      They aren't sending district managers. Just loud and wrong. Clearly you are the brown nose at your job.

    • @dbadaddy7386
      @dbadaddy7386 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MOBBTheRightWay The CEO we saw is NOT the CEO of the company the chef worked for. He is NOT the boss of the company the chef worked for. He can tell them how to fix it, and they can tell him to piss off, because he isn't their boss. Franchisees are not employees of the franchisors. You failed to pay attention to the actual facts as mentioned in the clip, so it's you who is wrong. I don't expect you to admit it, because that would be the responsible thing to do.

    • @stuartmunro2474
      @stuartmunro2474 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fairly standard for an upgrade - get your workers out while you sort out manager & plant issues. That way no grudges.

  • @stephenleader8065
    @stephenleader8065 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "I'm sending you on a training course." In other words, you get to cook even more food and keep you working long hours but we won't pay you for it.

  • @magic2506
    @magic2506 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A cooking course and more work. Great reward. That Chef is a real great asset to them and hopefully he would tell them to shove the cooking course, more work and this video helps him get a better job.

  • @gabrielle.barile
    @gabrielle.barile ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was waiting for him to cut the check. That’s like a backhand gesture. Make him feel good to keep him working hard when he isn’t getting crap out of it

  • @Emsie76
    @Emsie76 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Pay the man what he’s due… he’s well worth it.

  • @israymervalentin-arias6313
    @israymervalentin-arias6313 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lmao he just found out all the bs this guy is going through and in the end all he does is offer him to to take a cooking course to inspire him to actually do even more work 😂

  • @robinhecita3006
    @robinhecita3006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable! This boss just threw a bone!!!

  • @brendadickson9583
    @brendadickson9583 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is heartbreaking I hope he gets a good job somewhere

    • @georgedunkelberg5004
      @georgedunkelberg5004 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HOPE! IS AN EVANGELISTIC PReYER FOR TYRANNY SINCE THE "ECONOMIC NECESSITY OF SLAVERY BEGAN. EVOLVED TO A STANDARD OF NUMBED, WHEWS! & NOT MEs!!, 'CAUSE CA$H SELECTED-COLLITCHS' MANDATES JOBS WITH PRESTIGE.

  • @dannihenson3420
    @dannihenson3420 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Dang I am so used to a thankyou and a slice of cold pizza, but this one has to even cook his own pizza. After working 16 hours, unpaid and over worked. This is one hell of a boss.

  • @tor13128
    @tor13128 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    lol after everything he said about "this isn't right", he sent him to a cooking course.

  • @jerrykeenan1848
    @jerrykeenan1848 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope he got a big bonus! Great guy!

  • @huyongquan6554
    @huyongquan6554 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Most of the bosses and CEOs know what exactly how hell the situation theirs employees encountered everyday, they chose to ignore.

    • @livableincome
      @livableincome ปีที่แล้ว

      It's "business" right? Shaft the employee so the bosses get rich.

  • @rosebean8200
    @rosebean8200 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    His reward is training so he can work harder? Wow, some gift.

    • @smiththomson95
      @smiththomson95 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Dear
      How are you doing today?

  • @lindalacey9671
    @lindalacey9671 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope there is more to this.

  • @nosurrender7786
    @nosurrender7786 ปีที่แล้ว

    That man deserved more than a cooking course

  • @photongamingclips6339
    @photongamingclips6339 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I think the idea was for the CEO to pay for an expensive chef course so he can either transfer to a better location or overall find a better job.
    He might not be able to make up for lost time, but he could give him something for his resume to find a better future.
    Unfortunately franchise 3rd party owned locations can be like this unless the owners care as well.

  • @shaneherian3638
    @shaneherian3638 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What just happened?!? The CEO didn't do enough for the chef. He deserves more.

  • @daforn
    @daforn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    undercover boss goes to make sure everything is proper and beholddd, its proper to the boss

  • @faithlesshound5621
    @faithlesshound5621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had no idea "Best Western" was a franchise operation. I shall drastically reduce my expectations.

  • @steveib8118
    @steveib8118 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's an awsome cook. I'm a electrician, and I would hire that guy in an instant!! It's a good to see someone that still cares 😌

    • @usnva5638
      @usnva5638 ปีที่แล้ว

      What would you hire him to do? Cook your lunches? Scramble up some wall receptacles, or bake you a breaker box?

    • @AlessandroGenTLe
      @AlessandroGenTLe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@usnva5638 because of his attitude. A person like that can do great in every field...

  • @karenvanwyk5307
    @karenvanwyk5307 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hope this chef found a better person to work for that would appreciate his talent and hard work

    • @smiththomson95
      @smiththomson95 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Dear
      How are you doing today?

  • @christinepage1523
    @christinepage1523 ปีที่แล้ว

    He needs to give you a bloody high raise, and sort the kitchen out.

  • @richardyoung871
    @richardyoung871 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching this video reminds me of a job years ago. I worked in a Cafe by myself, no one but myself. I worked breakfast and part of lunch, later 2 guys would work the dinner. One day the owner said to me that he was over paying me, so I quit. Some time later, I saw a cook who worked at the same place and he said that he quit to. The owner was making money but the problem was that he didn't understand business so he filed bankruptcy. So many owners don't understand business and I don't feel sorry for them. Some appreciate your work, some don't, sad to say the least. I have taken cook's to be CHEFS and they don't forget that.

  • @theodorebolan6724
    @theodorebolan6724 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    How about paying for his time worked.Hope this chef gets sorted and finds a place that shows that the owners care about people.

    • @jimlofts5433
      @jimlofts5433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes and that would be a great follow up vlog

  • @marthawelch4289
    @marthawelch4289 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    That's it? A "free" course in cooking to inspire him to do MORE for them? Probably won't even be paid for the time he spends in the course when he's taking the course to do more for Best Western.
    It's as if Cinderella's stepmother gave her a class on how to pick up and use cow dung to heat the kitchen stove.

  • @michaelbates2575
    @michaelbates2575 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's the hospitality industry for you, I worked in it for 40 years as a chef, one place I worked at I didn't get paid for 3 months and another place I worked they didn't have other chefs to give me days off so i worked 6 months without a day off

  • @jerome8601
    @jerome8601 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No new equipment but a cooking course lol❤😂

  • @margf.6773
    @margf.6773 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The owner - "Oh, you are working hours (in my) restaurant you are not paid for? I am SHOCKED ! SCHOCKED !"

  • @agnese72
    @agnese72 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He can already cook. A nice cheque would be more useful, hope he's got it.

  • @MattNgahere
    @MattNgahere 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🤣🤣🤣how could you go on national TV and present that, this should be a tshirt😂😂😂

  • @rubenxavierramalhocruz2930
    @rubenxavierramalhocruz2930 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chef's live, we are so proud of work we do to the point we push ourselves to the point of forgetting the we actually deserve to be appreciated ( some ) but instead of that we are looked at as a hungry chef.

  • @Anonymous-jx8zy
    @Anonymous-jx8zy ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks are not putting money in his pocket.
    He needs to go somewhere he can be appreciated ❤️

  • @christianhernandez1569
    @christianhernandez1569 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “A cooking course so you can do more” hahaha I can’t believe it

  • @MrGA555
    @MrGA555 ปีที่แล้ว

    He said, I can’t believe they took advantage of u.
    Then said, here’s a free cook class for everything you’ve done

  • @karoaziz2783
    @karoaziz2783 ปีที่แล้ว

    the most anticlimactic ending to these undercover boss videos iv ever seen....

  • @donalee2023
    @donalee2023 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This Chef is awesome!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

  • @tonystancil6377
    @tonystancil6377 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude deserves some bread for all that OT. I felt it when he talked about those long hours.

  • @Guywithair2
    @Guywithair2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These bosses are so disconnected. "Oh wow we've been working you ragged? Here go on a cooking course."

  • @jel5034
    @jel5034 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "I'm gonna send you on a cooking course so you can do more". Embarrassing.

  • @mubingamer2641
    @mubingamer2641 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Keep up the good work bro your videos are amazing❤

  • @gillb9733
    @gillb9733 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Send him on a cooking class so he can do more!!! What am I missing here?

  • @pwu8194
    @pwu8194 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's a give away when you have camera man in your kitchen. You know something is up, and you put on your best behavior.

  • @KellysHeroes777
    @KellysHeroes777 ปีที่แล้ว

    1 man running a kitchen alone with substandard equipment and my man gives him a course to go on hahaha

  • @agarrett4693
    @agarrett4693 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good thing the chef has been inspired - the bank totally takes inspiration same as cash

  • @JC-fc2op
    @JC-fc2op ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I used to work for a major architecture firm which didn’t pay over time, I was working 50/60+ hours a week and paid for 40, when I pulled them up on it they accused me of lying on my time sheets… a couple weeks later, that manager was caught out saying she had been in when she hadn’t

  • @blackg0076
    @blackg0076 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Been there and done that , told that there isnt any unauthorized OT , but you cant leave until the work is done and they wont hire extra staff so you work for free for them to get it done.