The restaurant ran successfully for a week. The S.P.S was getting lots of customers, and bringing in lots of money. Spongebob, Sandy and Patrick couldn't be happier, although they were very tired. They needed some help running the restaurant. So, one Monday morning, before the S.P.S opened for lunch, they decided to have some interviews.
The first interviewee was a squid, like Squidward, called Squilia.
'So, Squilia. Had any experience?' Spongebob asked, trying to look professional with a pencil behind his ear and a clipboard in front of him.
'Why, yes, actually. I used to work at the Chum Bucket, but I quit,' Squilia replied.
'I see. Now, would you please serve us some food?' Sandy asked. (Patrick was standing by the door, pretending to be a statue.)
Squilia ran to the kitchen, grabbed some prepared food and drink, then whizzed it back out to Spongebob and Sandy.
'60 seconds! You're hired!' Spongebob proclaimed, and Squilia squealed with delight.
'Oh, thankyou! Spongebob, Sandy.'
'You start at midday today. Be here at 11:30. Next!' For the next hour, they interviewed many more people, including Mindy the mermaid, who they gave the job of head waitress.
That night, the restaurant was full of people again, and with the new staff members it was easier. Sometime during the evening, Squidward came in, still feeling happy after leaving his job at the Krusty Krab. But when he lay eyes on Squilia, he couldn't speak. He was lovesick!
'What would you like, sir?' Squilia asked, impatiently tapping her tentacle.
'Uh-Uh- the seaweed salad please,' Squidward stammered. When Squilia went away, Squidward called, 'SPONGEBOB!'
'Yes, Squidward?' Spongebob asked, running out of the kitchen.
'What is that waitress's name?' Squidward asked, pointing at Squilia.
'Why, that's Squilia! Isn't she lovely? We hired her today to help out, she has her major in managing and worked at the Chum Bucket and then applied for the Krusty Krab and-'
'Spongebob?' Squidward interrupted.
'What is it, buddy old pal?' Spongebob asked, putting his arm around Squidward.
'Will you give me a job?' Squidward asked. Spongebob's eyes filled with tears. He wiped them away with his arm, sniffled and replied,
'Oh, Squidward! Of COURSE I'll give you a job! HEY EVERYONE! SQUIDWARD IS OUR NEW CASHIER PERSON! SANDY, YOU'VE BEEN UPGRADED TO MANAGER!'
The restaurant burst into applause, and Spongebob put Squidward behind the cash register, ready to serve customers.