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OCTOBER 2022

Managed by

AHM Lifestyles

Employee

Hand Book

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*Changeable based on the country law

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Disclaimer

This Handbook supersedes all previous employee Handbooks and memos that may have been issued from time to time on subjects covered in this Handbook. Since our business and our organization are subject to change, we reserve the right to interpret, change, suspend, amend, cancel, or dispute with or without notice all or any part of our policies, procedures, and benefits at any time. We will notify all employees of these changes. Changes will be effective on the dates determined by the Company, and after those dates all superseded policies will be null. No individual supervisor or manager has the authority to change policies at any time. If you are uncertain about any policy or procedure, speak with your direct supervisor. 

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Section A:

Embark Your

New Journey

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1. Welcome to Chickita

I strongly believe that a successful concept is the one that carries the heart, passion & soul in all its food and services.

We commit to developing every local community where Chickita presents “ sourcing the best ingredients locally, nurturing a local inclusive human workforce, promoting local environmental health through eco-friendly packaging, and minimizing waste”

Mehrudeen Haneef Asif – Founder of Chickita

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2. Our Story

Asif’s main influence on the Chickita menu is to provide the best locally sourced and freshest ingredients that are used throughout his menu, making CHICKITA a regular lifestyle destination that is true to keeping food simple, fresh, and healthy. 

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Bring Asian- inspired taste to life

Chickita to be recognized as the number one flame grilled chicken concept globally

2.1. Where The Journey Began

2.2. Our Mission

2.3. Vision

AHM ESTABLISHED

FRANCHISE EXPANSION

2019

2019

2022

1ST CHICKITA STORE OPENED

Asif had always dreamt of creating his own flame-grilled chicken story. His passion for cooking flame-grilled chicken regularly has inspired him and the team to create this exciting new concept.

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3. Where Are We?

You can always keep in touch with your Chickita buddy and spread the love on:

4. Brand Product

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Viet Nam

Malaysia

Australia

Singapore

Where are we ?

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5. Service Philosophy

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At Chickita, every dish reflects our commitment to quality, carefully prepared and consistently served.

Our Flame-Grilled Promise: Only high-quality chicken, marinated for 24 hours and flame-grilled to perfection.

Marinated with care. Grilled with love

At Chickita, every guest is treated like family — with warm, consistent service that makes each visit memorable

Chickita more than foo. It’s energy, music, community, and a space where everyone feels at home.

More Than a meal

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Our Brand Promise “always served fresh, grilled hot to perfection flame grilled chicken & flavorful signature sauces.”

More Than a welcome

A place to Belong

“YOU ARE THE BRAND “No matter your role, you represent Chickita. You bring the spirit, passion, and experience .

Be a brand ambassador

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6. Be a Chickita Ambassador

(If you cannot give a solution for their complaint, tell guests to relax and you will find your supervisor to assist the guest)

Don’ t

Communication Guidelines

Listen

Empathize

Give

Solution

Ask for help

If needed

Do

  • No bad language
  • No drugs or alcohol
  • No spreading confidential information
  • Do not react negatively or defensively to guests
  • No personal phone use in front of customers

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  • Nice, clean uniform
  • Simple makeup
  • Name-badge on
  • Friendly smile
  • Know your friend
  • Stay professional

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Section B:

Welcome To Your

New Home

*Disclaimer: all the information provided in part II may be adjusted according to [name of franchisee company] regulations.

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Note:

Working days

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1. Settling in at [Franchisee input]

1.1. Probation*

FOR OFFICE

FOR RESTAURANT

  • Working day / per week: [franchisee input]
  • Working hour / per week: [franchisee input]
  • Working hour / shift: [franchisee input]

Ask your supervisor or Human Resources for a specific position

Seek pre-approval to work overtime by your Head of Department and Human Resource

1.2. Work Hours, Time Break, Overtime*

LOG IN BEFORE & AFTER SHIFT to get full salary

1.3. Attendance Record

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*Changeable based on the country law

  • Standard probation period [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]

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  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]

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YAY!!!! TIME TO CELEBRATE YOUR HARD WORK! 

Meeting your own visitors in work time is not encouraged

However, things happen from time to time. If you have an urgent personal meeting, request your supervisor’s approval RIGHT AWAY.

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Don’t forget to hand over all the remaining tasks and important information to your co-worker.

If a bad consequence happens due to the improper task handover, you may lose some portion of your wage.

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YOURS

HR & Security’s

Unallowed to switch without HR approval

Ask for extra key from HR & Security if you leave your key at home

Damage without objective cause would deduct some of your wages

1.5. Payday & Pay Slip*

1.6. Personal Visitors

1.7. Locker & Personal Property Responsibility *

1.4. Absence*

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*Changeable based on the country law

  • Get permission with supervisor least hours before your shift.
  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]

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  • Monthly wage & payslip will paid on the ..month
  • If you don’t receive it on time or there is any mistake => notify HR right away
  • [franchisee input]

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Inform HR of any personal info change

1.9. Non-disclosure & Confidentiality Agreement

No disclosure on any company’s data and information, including but not limited to these followings

Remember to constantly spread whatever information Chickita publishes

1.10. Personal Data Change

Use for progress assessment and emergency contact

1.8. Lost & Found

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  • Immediately secure the found item in a safe place. Do not keep it with personal belongings.
  • Notify your supervisor & log on your Department logbook.

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2. Keep it safe at [Franchisee input]

Keep in mind for all incidents: DON’T PANIC!

2.1. Fire

STEP 1:

Activate the fire alert system

STEP 2:

Call the emergency hotline, state clearly your name & fire area

STEP 3:

Take the nearest fire hose & try to control the fire

WHEN YOU

HEAR THE

FIRE ALARM RINGING

Double-check with Security

Evacuate immediately

Disconnect electrical power

2.2. Accidents

Ad-hoc* fire prevention and response training to be held

When an accident happens (e.g. faint/trip/…), you should:

Inform the Management

Stay and calm the injured

Log the incidence in your Department log book

State clearly location, injury, number of people

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Clock & put away all the important documents

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2.3. First Aid

First aid kits available at Restaurant

2.4. Theft And Robbery

  • Call Management immediately.
  • State clearly and shortly the theft's location and appearance (clothes, gender).
  • Inform supervisor or other Management.
  • Log the incident in your Department logbook.

2.5. Elevator Incidence

  • Push the urgent button. 
  • Wait for help.
  • Do not try to break elevator door. 
  • Try to relieve customer and other people. 

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⚠️ Note: This is for minor injuries only. For anything serious (deep cuts, major burns, allergic reactions), call a supervisor and emergency services immediately.

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3.1. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Include Nondiscrimination)

3. Make a Better World Together at

[Franchise Input]

Embrace all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employee unique.

3.2. Anti-harassment

Annual* diversity awareness training to be held

For more information or assistance inquiry, contact Human Resources

Harassment is  the conduct that is severe or pervasive and objectively and subjectively has the effect of:

    • Unreasonably interfering with such a person's work or equal access to employment
    • Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment. 

For more information or assistance inquiry, contact Human Resources.  

  • No individual on company property may intentionally harass or abuse a person (physically, verbally or electronically).

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  • Consistent with [relevant law of the country]

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4. Your Benefits at [Franchise input]

4.1. Meal Allowance *

4.2. Overtime Pays (OT)*

Working time

Overtime

Key note:

O.T.

HOURS

O.T.

RATE

convert

to

Approved by Supervisor and

Human Resource

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*Changeable based on the country law

  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
  • franchisee input]

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  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
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4.3. Performance Review

Approved by Supervisor and

Human Resource

  • Paid with monthly wage
  • Overtime pay rate is according to the [relevant law of the country]

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Non-official performance review may be done to help keep track of your performance, results not submitted to Human Resources.

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To assess your progress at the Company and adjust your benefits accordingly.

Your supervisor will fill out your performance review report submitted to Human Resources. 

Official Performance Review

Non-Official Performance Review

REQUIRE: Signature of Supervisor, HR, Head of Department

REQUIRE: Signature of Supervisor only

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4.4. Public Holidays, Leave (Sick, Maternity, Paternity,

Unpaid)*

Approved by Supervisor and

Human Resource

  • Full time employee are entiled to ...days annual leave per calendar year
  • Leave entliment begin after completion of ..month of probation
  • Leave remaining after ...months carry over period will be lost
  • Employee must submit leave request at least ...days in advance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave*

Paid Leave

Paid Leave

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  • [Franchisee input]
  • [Franchisee input]
  • [Franchisee input]

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*Changeable based on the country law

Public holiday Leave

  • [Franchisee input]
  • [Franchisee input]
  • [Franchisee input]

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Other paid leave you may be eligible: legal marriage, marriage of direct children, death of parent, parent-in-law, wife, husband or direct child, death of sibling, brother/sister in-law.

Female employees are eligible for maternity leave for a specific number of months with full wage either paid by Government / Insurance or the company. Female employees may be eligible for extra leave day and time break during your pregnancy and  first year of paternity.

Proof of pregnancy by authorized medical organization required.

Pre-approval by Head of Department and Human Resources required.

  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]

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Maternity Leave

Maternity/ Paternity Leave Benefit

Other Paid Leave

Week 0

Birth

Pater Year 01

Pater Year 02

Pater Year 02

Pater Year 01

MATERNITY

PATERNITY

UNPAID LEAVE

Pre-approval by your Head of Department required (There is a cap per month.)

Any leaves other than above-mentioned. 

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5. If Another Journey Happens

5.1. If You Have To Say Goodbye To Us

O.T.

HOURS

O.T.

RATE

convert

to

Approved by Supervisor and

Human Resource

5.2. If We Have To Say Goodbye To You

Share and seek for the best solution

A written signed notice [01] month prior* to your actual last day of work

Exit interview

Property’s asset return and financial settlement

Benefit and personal information closing

Exit interview

Notice

Benefit and personal information closing

Property’s asset return and financial settlement

Violate any required regulations of the Company

Commit acts of theft

Embezzlement

Gambling, drug use at workplace

MISCONDUCT EXAMPLES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

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*Changeable based on the country law

  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
  • [franchisee input]
  • franchisee input]

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Approved by Supervisor and

Human Resource

5.3. Disciplinary Procedure And Appeal Rights

1st Verbal warning

2nd Verbal warning

1st Written warning

Disciplinary Action

(6-month performance review extension, goodbye)

There is always a chance that we are wrong, not you. Use your appeal right, contact Human Resources for appeal form and process.

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  • [franchisee input]
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  • franchisee input]

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