Craigslist encounter with manager of NONBEI....very rude.
So my husband was looking for a job (and was hired at a really famous place in Waikiki w/good salary, benefits, etc.) and I was helping by looking at potential places on Craigslist.
I found one ad that went like this:
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/fbh/2880006040.html
Full and part time Japanese food cook. Only experienced in cooking Japanese food need apply. Please leave phone number in reply.
No name of restaurant, no phone number, website, etc. But he was looking for an experienced Japanese chef, so I sent an email asking for a little more information than the 3 sentences in the ad.
My husband is from Japan, has 15 years cooking experience in Japanese food, and is looking for a job. What is the name of the restaurant and do you speak Japanese?
And here was the reply:
need a run down of his experience (resume) and we can meet tomorrow about 4 pm. We do izakaya food.
So, did he totally ignore my 2 questions on purpose or was it accidental? Izakaya food isn't really my husbands specialty anyway, and he likes to look into places before he decides to apply, so I decide to ask for the name again, and if they speak Japanese (what is the point of scheduling an interview if you don't even know if they speak his language??)
Well, before we set up an interview or anything I just want to know what the name of your place is and if its a Japanese speaking workplace. Thank you.
And the reply:
goodbye
Ok, so it wasn't a mistake, this guy is just rude and doesn't answer questions. I replied:
Wow, all I did was ask 2 very legitimate questions so I could relay the info to my husband and he could send you the resume and apply. You did not answer the first time I asked so I had to ask a second time.
May I ask one more question, are you this rude to all potential applicants, or customers even
..And no reply. I guess he is, and I guess he isn't really serious about getting a good Japanese chef.
Just to be sure, I googled his name. Roger Tasaka.
http://honolulu.metromix.com/entertainment/1257449?i=4
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2009/May/22/en/hawaii905220304.html
The place is Izakaya NONBEI, a pretty well-known Japanese-style bar. Not exactly high-class Japanese fare, just fried fish and bar foods with lots of sake. Not exactly something my husband sees himself doing after over 10 years of kaiseki, fugu, etc. anyway, no loss. But if the manager is this rude to a simple job inquiry, then I find it hard to believe he is super-friendly to customers. One izakaya I will not go to, or recommend to friends. I hope not telling me the name of your restaurant was worth it, Mr. Tasaka
I found one ad that went like this:
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/fbh/2880006040.html
Full and part time Japanese food cook. Only experienced in cooking Japanese food need apply. Please leave phone number in reply.
No name of restaurant, no phone number, website, etc. But he was looking for an experienced Japanese chef, so I sent an email asking for a little more information than the 3 sentences in the ad.
My husband is from Japan, has 15 years cooking experience in Japanese food, and is looking for a job. What is the name of the restaurant and do you speak Japanese?
And here was the reply:
need a run down of his experience (resume) and we can meet tomorrow about 4 pm. We do izakaya food.
So, did he totally ignore my 2 questions on purpose or was it accidental? Izakaya food isn't really my husbands specialty anyway, and he likes to look into places before he decides to apply, so I decide to ask for the name again, and if they speak Japanese (what is the point of scheduling an interview if you don't even know if they speak his language??)
Well, before we set up an interview or anything I just want to know what the name of your place is and if its a Japanese speaking workplace. Thank you.
And the reply:
goodbye
Ok, so it wasn't a mistake, this guy is just rude and doesn't answer questions. I replied:
Wow, all I did was ask 2 very legitimate questions so I could relay the info to my husband and he could send you the resume and apply. You did not answer the first time I asked so I had to ask a second time.
May I ask one more question, are you this rude to all potential applicants, or customers even
..And no reply. I guess he is, and I guess he isn't really serious about getting a good Japanese chef.
Just to be sure, I googled his name. Roger Tasaka.
http://honolulu.metromix.com/entertainment/1257449?i=4
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2009/May/22/en/hawaii905220304.html
The place is Izakaya NONBEI, a pretty well-known Japanese-style bar. Not exactly high-class Japanese fare, just fried fish and bar foods with lots of sake. Not exactly something my husband sees himself doing after over 10 years of kaiseki, fugu, etc. anyway, no loss. But if the manager is this rude to a simple job inquiry, then I find it hard to believe he is super-friendly to customers. One izakaya I will not go to, or recommend to friends. I hope not telling me the name of your restaurant was worth it, Mr. Tasaka