Been gone awhile...missed quite a few posts/questions. Sorry guys...its been a brutal 2 years dealing with the loss of the restaurant. I still am not "whole" after losing my lease and several deaths in the family / friend circle. I haven/t adapted well to working for others again, but that has been a mental battle more than anything.
Yes ...I am at Charlie's Steakhouse. Turns out I'm pretty good at running a grill
Wish I had creative control over the menu, but it is a 93 year old place steeped in its traditions and that menu has been the same for decades. At least I was able to upgrade the steaks and tweak the sides to be a bit better. Thankful for the job, but after nearly 30 years as an owner or GM, I struggle being under my current GM's thumb. My best destiny is to own my own place again. I don't really have a ton of hope for that currently, so trying to keep my head down and get my paychecks.
Been absent from FBG's because even this thread was a painful reminder....but I'm trying to get over it. The support I got from most of you guys meant a lot over the years...thanks! Hope to yall if you come down to the Big Easy!