Goto Tendon Speaks Out on Food Server Fired for Feeding Stray Animals
GOTO TENDON – The Filipino restaurant addressed a controversy involving one of its food servers, Vhal Sardia, who was allegedly fired for feeding stray animals.
The issue gained attention after Sardia shared a TikTok video in which he claimed that his supervisor reported him, leading to his dismissal. The video showed Sardia feeding stray animals, which became the center of the controversy.
In response, Goto Tendon posted a statement on Facebook on September 30, expressing their sadness over the incident at their Scout Borromeo branch. The restaurant acknowledged the public’s reaction to the food server’s actions, noting that his kindness towards the stray animals touched many hearts. They assured the public that they are taking the matter seriously and are investigating the situation, including reviewing the actions of their manpower provider, Bestoptions Assistance, Inc., which manages their staff.
The restaurant emphasized its commitment to balancing empathy, kindness, and responsibility while ensuring that its staff follows proper policies and processes. While Goto Tendon supports the personal causes of its employees, it strives to maintain standards that ensure a positive experience for its customers.
In their statement, Goto Tendon also conveyed that it is possible to find a balance between being humane and fulfilling professional responsibilities to customers. The restaurant concluded by thanking the public for their understanding as it continues to address the situation.
“Our commitment is to ensure that our practices reflect our values of empathy, kindness and responsibility. While we support our staff’s personal causes, we also continuously strive to enforce policies and processes that ensure a positive experience at our branches,” the restaurant noted.
This issue sparked discussions online about the rights of employees, ethical conduct in the workplace, and the treatment of stray animals, leading Goto Tendon to reassure the public that it is addressing the matter with fairness and compassion.
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