To whom it may concern,
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a deeply disturbing experience I witnessed at your Erdington venue on the night of Tuesday, by a short Asian staff member. The conduct of the specific male staff member was so unprofessional and unethical that I feel compelled to bring it to your immediate attention.
During my visit, I could not help but overhear a conversation between this staff member and a colleague. The content of this conversation was shocking. The staff member in question was openly bragging about how, when counting the cash at the end of the night, he manages to sneak a few “cheeky” notes into his own pocket. He explicitly stated that he believes Shipley’s would not notice this theft because he has, in his words, gained the company’s “trust.”
I find this admission to be absolutely disgusting and a profound breach of trust. To hear an employee boast about systematically stealing from his employer is unacceptable and raises serious questions about your internal financial controls.
Furthermore, his unprofessional behaviour was not limited to this criminal admission. I also overheard him telling his colleague that he “gets his own way” and that the managers, to use his crude phrase, “lick his backside.” This demonstrates a blatant lack of respect for the management structure and suggests a toxic sense of entitlement.
His conduct towards customers was equally poor. Throughout the evening, he was consistently rude and inattentive. He was observed constantly using his personal mobile phone and engaging in personal conversations with other staff members, instead of attending to patrons. On multiple occasions, he was seen laughing dismissively when customers were experiencing losses on the machines, showing a complete lack of empathy and customer care. He made no effort to ask if anyone required assistance.
I have been a visitor to your venue in the past and have never had any issue with your staff. However, the actions of this individual on Tuesday night have completely undermined my confidence in your establishment. Is this truly the type of person Shipley’s wishes to employ? An individual who boasts of theft, shows contempt for management, and treats customers with disrespect?
Unless this matter is investigated thoroughly and resolved to a standard that demonstrates a commitment to integrity and professionalism, I will not be visiting your venue again. I also feel a responsibility to inform others of this experience through appropriate channels, including social media and review platforms, so they can be aware of the conduct tolerated within your business.
I expect this to be treated with the utmost seriousness it warrants.
19 August 2025
Unprompted review