Before I start the review I think I should add some key points on my background and what I have done through my experience. I don't claim to be an expert by any means with over 21 years of food and beverage experience and with a consistent record of success. Also if I were to be ask what past employees and co workers thought about me , Im confident that it wouldn't be anything negative, however, at this point in my career I feel as its my personal duty to inform future applicants/candidates about experiences I have delt with in different capacities, I feel as if this knowledge is gold for anyone, Sallys APIZZA is a company's in there infancy with multiple locations slated to open. I hope this gives a good sense of what is going on already, Again this is to give future applicant knowledge so they may make an informed decision, of employment at a company, so they can "sniff out" any non-sense of the establishment. Also I did take the Interview while I was still employed. however, I'll get into the application submission later lmao!!!!. I by no means want to discourage anyone from pursuing this company but hopefully this gives some people a firm perspective. Ounce a person gets past a big name and fancy titles. Im sure there are tons of applicants that would be a good fit with Sallys Apizza. Remember were just serving food and drinks here I don't see a Michelin star coming anytime soon to Sallys APIZZA .
1st Red flag 😄
The posting for the position was done around middle of January 2024. I did submit it around that time. I received a a email from a recruiter about 3 months later. From my experience most applicants will already be seeking an opportunity within a month or so depending on that person circumstance. I was a little confused why the recruiter is setting up interviews now, could be multible variables, either they weren't ready to hire or was just lazy and could not get the post down. I seem to believe the latter, just seems odd. The initial email was sketchy, you would think that the recruiter would know how to send a correct email or call a person to set that up however, I notice that the person name starts with "J" couldn't grammatically end an email effectively. Just said "sincerely" at the end. Although a small detail every email or message I have ever sent I always let the recipient know who I am, also to potentially bypass any spam.
2nd Red flag 🤦♂️
I set up the meeting for later in the evening. There was another person cc on the email to be attached on the meeting. I promptly signed on to the virtual meeting.I waited about 5 minutes with out a call or text, almost just left the meeting, Then when they finally logged in, to see it was a woman and a gentleman with his first name "B". Now.. by this moment is when I knew that I should have just disconnected ... for me that set the tone for my experience, to not value my time and offer a real apology was concerning for the firm. 😄 the virtual Interviewers was late...!!! Im empathetic to anyone because things happen, but just by looking at both body languages of the two individuals they seem to not care and wasn't really enthusiastic in offering an "apology: The young lady did say sorry however, Mr 'B" didn't speak at all seem more fixated on something else other than the meeting. At this point I was just taking notes on how incompetent they were. LMAO
3rd Red Flag 😒
McInnis Inc. Milford, CT (FIRM) This seems to be the firm doing the onboarding and hiring for the company. Which Sally APIZZA is LLC under
LINEAGE HOSPITALITY OF NEW HAVEN, LLC. Now this information you can find under the secretary of state website it is open to the public. Also the department of consumer protection can assist im sure. The company seems to be headquartered by an "accountant" @ GENE H LEVICK & COMPANY ( Pennsylvania-based investment consortium called “Lineage Hospitality) again DCP can always help. Now that we have some more back round and Information I will list below a (online recruiting website) mission Statement from (McInnis Inc.) I just would think twice before hiring this company for any firm"
"McInnis Inc.
Our Human Resource element can consultant or outsource your HR needs. From updating an employee handbook, to handling a critical incident, to hiring and firing, we have the expertise to help you navigate your business world." 😂 (no thank you)
4th Red Flag 😘
After doing some more research it seems like the company has been in multiple litigation in , potential byers before linage hospitality, former employees,. I recognize that having a business can have a lot of liabilities under it but, ill list some cases below where you can read what lineage hospitality has already been involved with.
-Al dente LLC et al, Docket # NNH-CV15-6056847-S 😒
-Quinten Lawler et al Docket # NNH-CV-22-6121486-S 🤦♂️
Continued.... 5th Red Flag Ending 🐍
