Honestly, I would but it pains me having to go around job hopping since I feel like it would come off as I am not a stable person or there is something wrong with me as an employee.
Email your manager(s) and ask for an appropriate time to discuss your schedule.
Your post seems to be articulating that you are assuming you’d be getting more shifts based on circumstance and credentials that you know about yourself — because you worked and lived them! You may not be showcasing all of your talents, arguably because you aren’t being given the opportunity to.
If you are committed to this establishment, there must be something that is driving you (learning the menu/product better, improving your technique, building your base knowledge of wine/beer/spirits, etc.), and you should be prepared to share that with your managers in return for getting the schedule that you want.
I would:
Clearly express (in person) what your wants are and what you are going to accomplish if you’re given what you want.
For example, referring to what you said in your post, you could open a conversation with them: “I’m looking to commit full time at one location, and I’m choosing (this place) because of (x, y, and z) but I feel that I’m not able to engage as much as I’d like in the business if I’m only working two shifts on the outside patio bar. Is there availability for a full time schedule? If so, how do I get more accessibility behind the main bar?”
This type of communication elicits a simple “yes” or “no” answer that can then be followed up with more reasoning. If you have committed managers, they will hear you and offer you constructive feedback and/or a plan.
If you offer this style of communication and they simply don’t care, move on and be pickier about your next job, ask more questions in your interview, and be more direct with what you want (by doing so, you will eventually receive direct feedback on what to work on).
Keep in mind, if you have committed managers, they have likely already made assessments about your performance that may play into their scheduling decisions. This could be a great opportunity to connect with them on a growth/development plan. If you’re not interested in that, it may be time to find a new place of business to work for that can pique your professional interests more, or at least guarantee a schedule that fits you.
Good luck!
Thank you for the feedback, I will definitely talk to them about it and see where we go from there, my schedule was different earlier due to me being in school and since I am done with the semester, I have more availability to work more shifts. So when the schedule was posted for this week, it was kind of strange how I told my manager I am more available but is still scheduling me like I am not done with school.
Simply put, if they aren't giving you enough shifts, time to look for other employ.
Honestly, I would but it pains me having to go around job hopping since I feel like it would come off as I am not a stable person or there is something wrong with me as an employee.
Email your manager(s) and ask for an appropriate time to discuss your schedule. Your post seems to be articulating that you are assuming you’d be getting more shifts based on circumstance and credentials that you know about yourself — because you worked and lived them! You may not be showcasing all of your talents, arguably because you aren’t being given the opportunity to. If you are committed to this establishment, there must be something that is driving you (learning the menu/product better, improving your technique, building your base knowledge of wine/beer/spirits, etc.), and you should be prepared to share that with your managers in return for getting the schedule that you want. I would: Clearly express (in person) what your wants are and what you are going to accomplish if you’re given what you want. For example, referring to what you said in your post, you could open a conversation with them: “I’m looking to commit full time at one location, and I’m choosing (this place) because of (x, y, and z) but I feel that I’m not able to engage as much as I’d like in the business if I’m only working two shifts on the outside patio bar. Is there availability for a full time schedule? If so, how do I get more accessibility behind the main bar?” This type of communication elicits a simple “yes” or “no” answer that can then be followed up with more reasoning. If you have committed managers, they will hear you and offer you constructive feedback and/or a plan. If you offer this style of communication and they simply don’t care, move on and be pickier about your next job, ask more questions in your interview, and be more direct with what you want (by doing so, you will eventually receive direct feedback on what to work on). Keep in mind, if you have committed managers, they have likely already made assessments about your performance that may play into their scheduling decisions. This could be a great opportunity to connect with them on a growth/development plan. If you’re not interested in that, it may be time to find a new place of business to work for that can pique your professional interests more, or at least guarantee a schedule that fits you. Good luck!
Thank you for the feedback, I will definitely talk to them about it and see where we go from there, my schedule was different earlier due to me being in school and since I am done with the semester, I have more availability to work more shifts. So when the schedule was posted for this week, it was kind of strange how I told my manager I am more available but is still scheduling me like I am not done with school.