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Work life balance at the habitat pub is a great selling point, but once you’re hired you’ll meet a very entitled team. 

There is no structure to this pub. You’ll meet servers who fall under pressure and start arguements with the students and guests. If you get this job you’ll find out who they are right off the bat. The night bartender has no filter. He once threatened me that he would walk out or call the police if I didn’t kick out a guest. I also reported this to my manager and it wasn’t dealt with. Instead they decided to let me go without a reason. They continue to have a high turnover rate due to contract hiring. Therefore to retain staff they need to enjoy at least like working at the habitat. Most of them don’t come back due to how the retained staff members (from previous years) treat new staff members like garbage. Sometimes it goes as far as them being bullied.  

Another server argues with the kitchen manager while there are guests around.

I complained to my manager about everything that was going on and he did nothing about it. So there wasn’t any support. 

Lots of negative energy here. If they don’t like you they’ll let you go.  If you’re too nice they’ll let you go. Anything to save money. Very entitled servers, even though their all part-time they argue for there hours. No such thing as fareness here. Again, also why they can’t retain staff.

At the end of the day I did my invoices, inventory, kept my team up to date with menu changes, created a check list, held team meetings, assisted in training and development. Created a structure that a team can follow since their was one in place to start off with.

BCITSA is an of the best project that I have never seen in other college. 

The BCITSA has the biggest issue about work with the Kitchen Manager in the HABITAT  PUB, that are: 
- The kitchen manager doesn't have skill to work under pressure; 
- No communication skill, instead of speaking English she speak almost all the time in Mandarin with other employees;
- She is a boss and not a leader (you need to respect her opinion and work with her rules and make yourself to feel as a SLAVE); 
- The most important she doesn't do/is a helpful person, doesn't give support to the kitchen, she always walks around with her hands inside in the pocket. 
- Kitchen area is very dirty. 
- Food Safe is not respected. 

The Chef or Kitchen Manager must need to update thyself, and be a leader. 

"You can't call your company a GREAT PLACE to work just because you have ping-pong tables. You need to care for your people, have trust and support for them. And if you take their problems as your own, they will take yours as theirs".

The greatest leader in history has shown that ...
... Is the humility that makes us great !!!

The company lacks job security, and if the director doesn't like you, they can fire you immediately. HR specialists are not fulfilling their role in protecting employees' rights, as nobody from the company has sought their help. Micromanagement is prevalent among most directors, including the retail department. The salaries in this company are among the lowest on the market. There is no self-growth and opportunities; unfortunately, they prioritize individuals who have worked for 10+ years and do not oppose the management if something is amiss.

Most employees are really great and have significant potential, but they are quiet and scared of the upper management.

I have worked at the pub for many years, working from September until end of May each year. I always look forward to returning each year as the management is great and the BCITSA is a great organization to work for!!! This year was a little rocky from the start as we had some new management, but not that it is back to the old manager thinks have returned to normal. The old manager is one of the best I have ever had, very support and always looking to help on the floor kitchen or any area that requires help. I hope whoever they find to replace the one that is no longer working with us will be as supportive and understanding. The pub is a great place to work again!

I started my professional career here and received 3 promotions during my time. It is a very supportive environment and internal promotion is highly prioritized.
People have a lot of autonomy in their role to be creative and set their own vision. The students at BCIT are diverse and driven, and if you are motivated by helping people at this life stage, then you will have a high level of job satisfaction working here.

I had an extremely difficult experience with my manager, who exhibited manipulative behavior and actively sought out mistakes to use against me. Instead of providing constructive feedback and support, my manager seemed determined to undermine my work .This created a toxic environment that hindered my growth and made it nearly impossible to thrive in my role. Sharing this experience here to help others be aware of such situations and make informed decisions about your own career paths.

This company hired me when I first moved to Vancouver and few years later, I am still with them. You will make a lot of friends instantly. If the job get stressful, you can be sure coworkers and managers are always available to help the most they can. Since the day I first started, everyone is always very positive and welcoming. They will help you grow as a person and improve your knowledge. It is also a flexible and accommodating job; holidays off, they even celebrate everyone's birthday with a cake and other snacks.

This is a great place to work with lots of great staff. There are a lot of different departments and cross-collaboration. Staff are given a lot of freedom to achieve objectives. The offices are great, very new, clean and modern. There is a real focus on progressive growth as an organization and the staff are encouraged to take advantage of professional development opportunities.

I should have contacted Human resources before I was pushed out/ quit.
Kitchen manager was a bully. She belittled me on a regular basis and heaped more and more work on me until I finally bailed. Terrible woman. And the manager was right behind her.

Worked on assignment with large teams of 6-9 people, allowing us to become skilled in team based environments

Prepared financial records such as balance sheets, income statements, and bank reconciliation

Completed most business courses, strong understanding of business, communication, and sales.

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