Little Richard

The genocide begun by Laura continues with Richard's help. His poor performance has proven that he is an inadequate assistant manager. He fears anyone on staff with more ability or knowledge than his own small capabilities. For a long time Richard has wanted to eliminate Jon from the kitchen for some personal reason. The only ETE cook in the building for years, Jon's hours were abruptly cut to two shifts per week last winter in an attempt to run him off. Such impersonal treatment of employees runs rampant here. Realizing Jon's value to this kitchen, Phil thwarted this spineless act by Richard. He interceded and returned Jon's hours. Richard's personal crusade against an experienced, versatile cook was temporarily foiled.

Jon rose above this brutal treatment by Richard. He continued to focus on O'Charley's goals in attempts to lower food costs that had run out of line during Richard's supervision. It appeared that Jon was respected by Russ, the new KM, who got the job that Richard was not offered. On Wednesday Jon was fired by Richard and Laura (the management C-team) for something to do with a smoke break. This management pair has few people skills and continues to show indifference toward almost everyone in the building. It is no wonder they earn or deserve any respect and are both despised by a number of their staffs.

This kitchen will miss Jon and his sense of humor. Now the only joke in the kitchen is the AssKM.