Quick background:
Received an email job offer for a line cook position at a new restaurant opening in Los Angeles. The pay they offered me was a competitive rate in the city for someone who has no experience. I have worked in the industry for 4.5 years under some of the best chefs and have most recently left a position as chef de partie for a fine dining restaurant. I'm not boasting when I say that I am completely confident in my ability in the kitchen. Any of my previous coworkers and managers can attest to my work ethic, drive, skill, and leadership. Having been in this industry for as long as I have, I know that I am a rare and quality asset that any kitchen would love to have. This is especially true in an industry where most chefs are now having trouble keeping their kitchen staffed.
My issue is that I know I deserve a higher compensation than I am being offered. It's currently over 25 percent less than the previous hourly rate I was working at. However I have no idea how to approach making a counter offer and would like to seek the reddit community for advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Submitted October 12, 2017 at 06:18PM by imnotmorerice http://ift.tt/2gA55yj
