Case for constructive dismissal??

Ozzuk

On a more positive note, you sound like you added a lot of value and know what it takes to run the business and grow, so why not use this as an opportunity to set up your own business.

Chef17

Thats what im aiming to do now mate thanks very much just still raw that i had to walk away from job loved and made so much of an impact on, although it was a cooperative it did at times feel like own after all i had put in, treated it as own as cared so much for place and believed in project

steampowered

I have sympathy. It happens unfortunately - you can have a great job one day, but for one reason or another things turn sour.

You may well be justified in feeling underappreciated. Sometimes moving into a new role with new opportunities is the best course of action for all involved. Good luck!

[Deleted User]

I understand that you feel hurt and unappreciated but they may have done you a favour. Now you can concentrate on what you love.., I look forward to seeing your pies become a commercial success. I am sure you have lots of ideas to take the creativity forward.

However, try and draw something from this.., is it possible that your costings didn't allow enough profit per dish - or could there be a portion size problem? I'm not saying this is true.., just wondering if its worth looking at if you start working for yourself as I hope you will.

FBaby

I'm very sorry that it ended up this way. You clearly invested a lot in this job and not only it hasn't paid off but you've made a loss.

You opted to walk out on an impulse rather than look for something else first, a dangerous move, but your choice. In any case, it does sound like moving on was the right decision.

All I would say though is that when you've found another job, it might be worth reflecting on what might have gone wrong. Bosses don't push away employees who help their businesses, if you think of it, it doesn't make any sense. Considering you seem to believe that you were a top asset to the business, it would be valuable to understand why there would be such a difference in opinion. In the end, either they got things totally wrong and it is their loss to have pushed you out, or you were a assets in the way you describe, but also a liability in ways you don't see or understand, or you were not really the asset you believe to be.

What you really don't want is the same issues repeated in future employment.

Takeaway_Addict

Chef17 wrote: »

Place of work was a cooperative no one was calling shoys we all pulled together and i had s hell of alot of input which i was then squeezed out of and no longer involved in day to dsy process meetings etc etc

I never left a job i loved solely on feelings being hurt

Appreciate replies il leave it at that now thanks

Even in a coop there is always a leader

spadoosh

Takeaway_Addict wrote: »

Even in a coop there is always a leader

pinkshoes

Perhaps take the opportunity to get revenge, and start up your own pie business?

You sound like you certainly have the skills...

My aunt and uncle did this, starting off in their own kitchen, then eventually building an industrial kitchen at their house! They have just retired after many successful years.

Plenty of target markets to consider, like supplying local shops, farmers markets, local restaurants etc...

Good luck to you.

stuartJo1989

I have to say but I don't like your whole attitude...

Sure, I get that you feel underappreciated and feel that you are no longer having any say/not being valued, but you also have to realise that you have been employed as A CHEF. If they ask you to cook pies, you cook pies. If they ask you to cook specials, you cook specials. If they ask you to cook slop, you cook slop. If they ask you to flip bacon, you flip bacon. It really is that simple!

The phrase "getting too big for your boots" comes to mind...

THAT BEING SAID, I also think you have talents which are more worthy of this place and so the silver lining is that you'll now have a kick up the bum to find somewhere better

NYM

It doesn't make sense that a thriving business would get rid of their greatest asset :think: If your award winning pies brought custom in, by not offering them now, they'll lose by having fewer customers.

Set up in business yourself, you can always approach local independent pubs that always seem to need chefs. Take samples of your pies for them to try out. If they are as good as you believe, they'll want your services.

Don't let this disappointment get you down.
Good luck with what ever you decide to do.