Chapter 515
In the evening, Su Miao discussed it with his father.
"Miao Miao, I think the last one we saw with a yard is okay. It's the tallest among the short ones. The housing in the capital is indeed much tighter than in Yongcheng."
"Yeah, I think so too. After all, if there is a small yard, there will be more room for operation, and it will be much more convenient to handle food and the like.
There are also two rooms, one of which can be converted into a kitchen and the other into a storage room.
Although it's not directly facing the street, it's the second shop down the alley, so it's easily visible from the street. We sat there for a while, and quite a few people passed by, so the flow of people was guaranteed."
"That's right. The key is that it's close to our home. Just walk straight ahead and it will only take about ten minutes to get there. It's very convenient for us to go back and forth on weekdays."
After careful consideration, the father and daughter decided to ask Xiaoguan to help bargain with the landlord, thinking that every penny cheaper would be a penny better.
While waiting for a response, there has been new progress in recruiting soldiers.
As a kind-hearted introducer, Aunt Qian busied herself with finding six waiter candidates for them and arranged for them to come for interviews today, starting at 10 a.m., with one candidate coming every half an hour.
Aunt Qian said that this round-robin approach is the most efficient and allows for quick comparisons.
During this period, I observed and inquired, and also sought the opinions of neighbors and friends.
After some research, they learned that the current monthly salary of regular workers in Beijing is between 140 and 170 yuan, while the monthly salary of temporary workers in units and those working in private enterprises is between 90 and 120 yuan.
Based on this market foundation, they set the waiters' monthly salary at 100 yuan, including two meals a day, just like the head office.
As for bonuses, considering that the operating conditions of the new store are not yet clear, we plan not to set them for now, and then add them in the future based on actual conditions.
Aunt Qian assured her that if meals were included, such treatment would be considered good among informal workers, and she would definitely be able to pick a capable candidate.
Salaries have increased rapidly in the past two years, and the lowest-level waiter salary in Nanning has been adjusted to a base salary of 75 yuan + bonus.
In comparison, the salary offered by Beijing is indeed much higher, and this part of the employment cost will naturally be included in the pricing considerations of future dishes.
As an introducer, Aunt Qian also came to the Su family that day to help them choose the right person. She could also provide some information that was not obtained during the interview.
At 10 a.m., the first waiter candidate knocked on the Su family's door on time.
When Su Miao opened the door, she saw a young girl in her early twenties with a neat ponytail and a hint of nervousness and anticipation in her eyes.
"Hello, is this Mr. Su's house? I'm here for an interview for the waitress position." The girl's voice was clear and a little shy.
"Yes, please come in."
Su Miao smiled and said, take the girl into the living room and ask her to sit down.
Su Yuanzheng said gently, "Hello, there's no need to be too formal in our interview today. Let's just chat casually and treat it as a way for both parties to get to know each other. Please introduce yourself first."
Seeing that the two bosses were kind and good-tempered, the girl relaxed her tense nerves and began to introduce herself in a graceful and confident manner.
"Hello, my name is An Yue. I'm 23 years old and live in the alley behind this building. I worked for a relative's small restaurant for a year and have some experience as a waiter.
I think I'm pretty hardworking and not afraid of hardship. I used to work 10 hours a day."
Su Miao asked, "You worked for a relative for a year before. Could you tell me why you wanted to change jobs?"
An Yue sighed softly and said helplessly: "My relative's restaurant was in the alley, very close to my home, just a few steps away.
Now the store has moved to Xicheng District. The working hours are relatively late, and it takes more than half an hour to ride a bike back at night, which is not very convenient.
I thought it would be better if there was a job opportunity nearby.
And to be honest, the salary I received from helping out with my relatives over the past year was quite low. I wanted to save some money, but I was too embarrassed to ask them for a raise.”
Hearing this, Aunt Qian also nodded and said:
"Indeed, she helps out her relatives. The handymen hired by the store can earn 90 yuan a month, but she only makes 70 yuan."
After a few more chats, the interview was over.
After An Yue left, Aunt Qian opened up:
"This girl is the eldest in the family, with younger brothers and sisters. She is indeed hardworking and has a bright personality.
Both her parents are working and have not yet retired to take over. They originally planned to arrange for her to work as a temporary worker in the factory, but the unit's policy changed temporarily and she was unable to get the job. So she went to work for a relative.
This relative of hers is really stingy. The store is open from morning till night, and Yueyue works there almost all day, yet the salary is so low."
Su Miao was lost in thought. He picked up the notebook and carefully wrote down his initial evaluation of An Yue:
I heard that he is down-to-earth and hardworking, has experience, is cheerful and speaks frankly, and changed jobs due to commuting and salary reasons.
About half an hour later, the second candidate arrived.
This is a middle-aged woman in her forties, dressed simply but neatly.
Dressed in blue cloth, he exudes a simple and rustic air, his eyes reveal calmness and competence, and it is obvious that he is a man who does things efficiently.
She bowed slightly to greet them and said in a loud voice:
"Hello everyone, my name is Yang Hongmei, I'm 45 years old, and I live in the Gulou area. I used to work at the cannery, but now I've retired and given my position to my son.
Although I have retired, I am still strong and healthy, and I work very efficiently. I take care of all the affairs of the family!"
Su Miao asked, "You used to work in an office, which is quite different from being a waiter in a restaurant. Do you think you can adapt to it?"
Yang Hongmei said confidently:
"I think it's no problem. Being a waiter requires quick hands and feet, sweet talk and good conversation. When a customer calls, you have to respond immediately.
Ultimately, it all comes down to having a keen eye for detail. I understand all of this and can do it!"
Seeing that she understood the waiter's position so well, the Su family father and daughter immediately became interested and chatted with her for a long time. From daily service details to how to deal with emergencies, Yang Hongmei answered questions fluently.
Yang Hongmei hesitated for a moment when she was about to say goodbye, as if she was afraid that the Su family would dislike her age, so she said:
"My children are grown up and don't need to take care of anything. It's really boring to be idle at home every day. I just want to find some work to help supplement the family income.
If your family thinks that I am not suitable to be a waiter, I am willing to do other jobs, such as cleaning and washing dishes. I can do all of them.
I used to be a worker, and I did all kinds of dirty and tiring work, so I can accept lower wages."
Su Miao still had a smile on her face and responded softly: "Okay, Aunt Yang, we will consider it comprehensively."
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