Dave: I want somebody who knows who we are and where they're applying, not somebody who is just dropping off resumes at ten restaurants on any avenue. The best approach is to walk in and say, "I'm yours." Have a short resume with nothing stupid on it. Fred could tell a kid, "I have nothing for you," and that's when the kid should say I come in on Fridays, I have that day free and I'll work here every Friday for free.
He'll work maybe two Fridays for free and we'll end up paying him on the third one because we're not assholes and we appreciate that he worked super hard for eight hours. I guarantee you after his second free shift, Fred will give him a check. It's that commitment: somebody who's thinking, Whether you like it or not, I am coming to work here. If you come to work for free and you're a loudmouthed asshole and all you do is talk, I'll enjoy kicking your ass to the curb, but if you walk in here and hustle and you show your intention you'll be employed quicker than you know.
Fred Morin and David MacMillan, Peter Meehan -
'The Art of Toilet Cleanliness According to Joe Beef'
Lucky Peach 3, 2012
