• Official requests should always be made in writing to the Chef de Cuisine.

• Time off requests are not guaranteed, but will always try to be accommodated.

• Make requests as early as possible.

• Switching shifts must be approved in writing by the manager responsible for scheduling and OT.

• We do not want you to spread your illness to customers or coworkers. Contact the scheduling manager as soon as possible on your scheduled shift if you know you will be too ill to work. Attempt to cover your own shift.

• PLEASE contact your manager if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Nausea

  • Jaundice

  • Fever

  • Aches

  • Sore Throat

  • Excessive Coughing or Sneezing

• It is your responsibility to maintain a trusting relationship with your manager and having an unexcused sick day will erode trust with your manager and peers.

• Excused absence is when proof of illness is provided:

  • A doctor's note.

  • If you are unable to see a doctor, arrive for your scheduled shift and get sent home by the manager.

  • Provide alternative proof of illness (photograph, video call...etc).

  • After two consecutive days of calling out, a note from a medical facility clearing you to return to work will be required.

• Smoking will be allowed once per shift with the permission of the Chef on duty.

• During smoke breaks, all kitchen staff are expected to remove all Common House issued uniforms (chef coat/shirt, apron, hat, etc.)

• Kitchen staff are expected to behave in a manner that positively represents Common House during working hours (i.e. no spitting, profanity, etc.)

Long term growth/career advancement is a fundamental benefit with Common House. CH is a rapidly expanding company with room for growth and/or movement for the right candidates. The right candidates possess:

• Willingness and drive to learn

• Attention to detail

• Keen understanding of Common House’s core values

• Passion for hospitality

• Flexibility

• Discipline

• Reliability

• Accountability

• Integrity

Please immediately notify a chef if any misconduct is witnessed by a member of the kitchen. This can be in person during a shift, after a shift or via email, phone or text. Whatever you feel most comfortable with.

• Any employee who arrives to work looking/smelling/acting as if they might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be sent home immediately. That person will not be paid for their missed shift and will be subject to termination at the Chef’s discretion. This includes hangovers.

• Use of drugs or alcohol onsite, before or during a shift. Substance abuse will not be tolerated.

• Sexual harassment

  • Further defined in CH Employee Handbook

• The use of any derogatory slurs in general or towards another employee, guest, etc.

• Insubordination

• Chronic negative attitude

• Violence or threats of violence

• Chronic interpersonal conflict