Seventies Sweetheart: From Breakup to Billionaire-Chapter 272: Don’t I Get a Bonus?

"Starting on the first of next month, you’ll be implementing a new salary structure."

"The manager’s monthly salary remains unchanged at eighty bucks. Besides this base salary of fifty bucks, I’ll give you one percent of Quanfu Building’s net profit each month as a bonus."

A salary of eighty bucks already exceeds that of ninety-eight percent of the people in Beijing.

Moreover, working at the restaurant comes with many hidden benefits aside from the obvious salary. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

For example, in situations where most families struggle to put food on the table, their family can eat meat almost every day.

Also, with a little manipulation of the account books with the accountant, the amount they pocket each month exceeds the official salary.

But the money he pockets this way makes him uneasy, constantly worried about when he might be found out.

When Lin Xiang just tried to give him a silver bracelet, he was almost scared into leaving a last will.

But now, with the adjustment to the salary structure, he can earn legitimately!

Even though many other restaurants have opened in Beijing affecting Quanfu Building’s business, the monthly net profit still exceeds ten thousand bucks.

One percent of over ten thousand bucks is around a hundred bucks.

It’s not less than what he earns from fiddling with the account books, the most important thing is not having to fear being caught and thrown into a small black room!

Manager Shi was very satisfied.

Accountant Lu looked at Lin Xiang with anticipation.

Wondering what benefits he might receive.

"Your monthly salary will be increased to two hundred bucks from now on."

The accountant waited for Lin Xiang’s next words, but there were none.

"Don’t I get a bonus?"

"Your salary is already more than twice that of Manager Shi’s, and you still want a bonus? Do you want us to give you Quanfu Building as well?"

Accountant Lu chuckled awkwardly, "That’s not necessary."

"My requirements for you are quite high. The details in the account books must be clear and precise. I will conduct random checks at irregular intervals. If I find any issues in the account books, I’ll deduct your salary. If I catch you fiddling with the books again, the silver bracelet will find its way to your hand."

Accountant Lu involuntarily stood up straight, "Don’t worry, boss, I’ll make sure to keep the account books in order, and there won’t be any mistakes!"

Lin Xiang then turned to the head chef.

"Your basic salary will be increased to one hundred bucks a month."

Originally, the head chef’s salary was only seventy bucks, ten less than the manager’s.

However, even national restaurant chefs only earn a little over fifty bucks; being ten bucks higher than them, Chef Mao was content.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the new boss took over, his salary became even higher than the manager’s!

Chef Mao was ecstatic.

But Manager Shi’s face fell.

"Boss, isn’t it unreasonable for the head chef’s salary to be higher than mine?"

Lin Xiang rubbed her smooth chin, "I also think it’s unreasonable, your bonus is too high. How about we change it from one percent to a few tenths of a percent..."

"Boss, I think it’s very reasonable!" Manager Shi hurriedly interrupted Lin Xiang.

He feared that if he let Lin Xiang continue, his bonus might not be kept.

Lin Xiang smiled, "Manager Shi, the success of a restaurant depends on a variety of comprehensive factors. While the manager’s presence is undoubtedly important, it’s actually not that crucial compared to a chef who can cook delicious meals."

Therefore, managers can be replaced easily, but efforts must be made to retain chefs.

No matter how capable the manager might be, if the food isn’t good, not many people will dine there.

Manager Shi immediately became quiet.

Lin Xiang added, "Actually, the decline in Quanfu Building’s business lately isn’t just because of more restaurants opening in Beijing; there’s another important factor."

"Our menu at Quanfu Building hasn’t been updated for a long time, offering nothing new to customers. They keep tasting the same flavors. Now that so many restaurants have opened across Beijing, Quanfu Building is no longer the only choice besides the national restaurants, so it’s only natural for business to dip."

Not just Quanfu Building, even national restaurants experienced a significant impact on their business.

In comparison, the situation for Quanfu Building is still considered good.

But if changes aren’t made in time, the future could become increasingly dire.

Quanfu Building was after all left to Cheng Jinyun by his grandfather and mother, and was reclaimed by Uncle Cheng for him.

Now that Cheng Jinyun has entrusted Quanfu Building to her for management, Lin Xiang certainly doesn’t want it to close down.

To boost revenue, changes have to be made.

The first change needed is the restaurant’s menu.

"Chef Mao, prepare a few of your signature dishes. Once I’ve tasted them, I’ll give you feedback."

Chef Mao thought to himself, what could a young girl in her teens possibly suggest to him? It’d be a relief if she didn’t just point fingers at him!

However, Chef Mao only dared to think this way and was already making his way to the kitchen to cook.

About half an hour later, Chef Mao brought out three dishes for Lin Xiang to taste.

The flavors were authentic Beijing style, not bad, but also not outstanding, tasty but not so delectable as to be unforgettable.

Lin Xiang tried each dish and set down her chopsticks after a few bites, "Besides Beijing cuisine, what other cuisines can you cook?"

Chef Shen shook his head, "I can only cook the dishes on Quanfu Building’s menu."

"Nothing else at all?"

Chef Mao, "I can cook forty to fifty dishes, which is quite good already."

Lin Xiang looked at Manager Shi, "Post an announcement at the restaurant’s entrance. Quanfu Building is inviting chefs from all over Hua Country to apply. Chefs from the eight major cuisines are welcome to apply, starting with a base salary of one hundred bucks."

"How many chefs are we looking to hire?"

"Try to gather chefs from all eight major cuisines. Of course, if a chef can cook different cuisines, that’s also acceptable."

Manager Shi didn’t understand, but he was willing to follow Lin Xiang’s arrangements.

"I have classes from Monday to Friday and can’t come over, so let’s set the interview time for next Saturday. Next Saturday at ten in the morning, all chefs interested in applying should come to Quanfu Building for the interview. If they pass the interview, they can officially start working."

It was the first time Manager Shi had heard the term "interview," and he couldn’t quite figure out what it meant.

Lin Xiang explained, "You can understand it as chefs who want to apply will need to cook their best dishes in Quanfu Building’s kitchen next Saturday morning for me to evaluate. If I find their skills up to standard, they can stay."

Aside from having good character, maintaining cleanliness, and good culinary skills, Lin Xiang didn’t have many more requirements.

Manager Shi still didn’t quite comprehend why Lin Xiang was making such a big deal out of this, but as a manager earning a bonus, he could only follow the new boss’s orders.

The situation at Quanfu Building, unsurprisingly, reached Cheng Jianfeng’s ears.

"Cheng, tell me, what exactly is that Lin Yun up to!"