A Culinary Loss...
I am writing this post in my blog with a very sad
heart. When I arrived at work today, I was informed by the company's CFO, that Brasserie Perrier is no
longer operational (effective January 1, 2009). My first thought was "oh my God!"; then I thought
"thank God I still have a job." I know that may sound cruel, but I have to admit that I am very much
relieved to still be employed.
Part of the reason for Brasserie's demise was the fact that in 1996 when they signed the lease with the first owner of the building, Chef and his partner were paying a bit higher rent than most. No problem, it would succeed. Succeed it did for 11 years! In December of 2007, the building where Brasserie rented space from was purchased by a new realtor . However, as it turns out our new landlord wanted to increase the rent (to something that the restaurant could not afford).
Needless to say, the remaining people that were/are still employeed by Brasserie Perrier/Chef Perrier will be dispersed to work in Chef Perrier's other restaurants. Those that do not wish to work elsewhere, will be laid off and able to collect unemployement compensation.
I feel like I have lost a very good friend. Everyone that I had the pleasure of working with at Brasserie Perrier, were and are exceptional people, who are a joy to be around. I have given them my best wishes for a successful future, and will always keep them in my prayers.
So long old friend of mine, it was great to have had the joy to work for you. May the countless memories of good times and laughter be remembered when someone mentions the name Brasserie Perrier.
Part of the reason for Brasserie's demise was the fact that in 1996 when they signed the lease with the first owner of the building, Chef and his partner were paying a bit higher rent than most. No problem, it would succeed. Succeed it did for 11 years! In December of 2007, the building where Brasserie rented space from was purchased by a new realtor . However, as it turns out our new landlord wanted to increase the rent (to something that the restaurant could not afford).
Needless to say, the remaining people that were/are still employeed by Brasserie Perrier/Chef Perrier will be dispersed to work in Chef Perrier's other restaurants. Those that do not wish to work elsewhere, will be laid off and able to collect unemployement compensation.
I feel like I have lost a very good friend. Everyone that I had the pleasure of working with at Brasserie Perrier, were and are exceptional people, who are a joy to be around. I have given them my best wishes for a successful future, and will always keep them in my prayers.
So long old friend of mine, it was great to have had the joy to work for you. May the countless memories of good times and laughter be remembered when someone mentions the name Brasserie Perrier.
4 Comments:
That is sad, Agnes. So many things are changing for all of us, but when something you have come to think of as part of your daily life is no more, it is really a blow.
I hope all who were layed off find another place that values them if they decide not to relocate. Thankfully, you still have your job and hopefully, you will still see some of them 'outside of work'.
By jordandog, Jan 02 09 6:20 PM
Too many things are changing too much. Agnes, this is very sad, but your employers sound like good employers, who will do their best to look after their employees. And I'm glad you've survived.
RIP Brasserie Perrier. :(
By lesley153, Jan 02 09 7:10 PM
That's to bad, it's depressing to hear of others misfortunes, and I imagine more so for you.
Hopefully going forward with your job you will meet new people who you will like and appreciate.
By red_stone, Jan 02 09 9:33 PM
If you're anything like me, you probably became quite attached to the people you worked with for so long. Change--especially unwanted--is really tough. But, like you said, at least you still have a job. In this economy, admitting that is not cruel; it's just honest!
By Pagiedamon, Jan 03 09 5:06 PM