Acclaimed Oakland restaurant in turmoil as owner lays off staff
Briefly

In an open letter from former staff at Jo's Modern Thai, they described how unrealistic demands from management and understaffing contributed to the chaotic atmosphere, leading to the abrupt closure of the kitchen earlier this month.
The departure of head chef Intu-On Kornnawong led to significant unrest among employees. Kornnawong explained his resignation by stating he had a 'multitude of differences' with owner Kao Saelee.
Saelee's actions during this staffing crisis, including laying off the front-of-house staff with little notice and asking them to reapply for their jobs, have sparked significant backlash from former employees.
Former employees chronicle their tumultuous experience at Jo's in an open letter, highlighting management's communication failures and the impact of mismanagement on the restaurant's operations.
Read at The Oaklandside
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