[urtheman]

When staff move on to other jobs I always ask myself why?

If they move for a better pay and security like a large hotel with good service charge all I can be is happy for them. I don't even shut the door on them as soemtimes the place they are going treats them like shit and if I have an opening and they left under a good circumstance then they can come back.

I never poach staff however I have had many of other people's staff come and apply for a job if they are good I will hire them and then I will go tell my friend (we all know each other in the north) I have just hired their staff. My friends know I don't poach as "what comes around goes around" and also reputation is important.

All you can do is make sure other staff are fully trained so they can all perform most of the same duties when others are sick or quit.

Sorry to hear maybe a stint in the kitchen is due (huh)

Good luck!