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FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The institution of tipping and the existence of the sub-minimum wage is heavily rooted in slavery , and has led to decades of underpaying a workforce that is majority black, brown, and female. In other words, tips can legally be split between kitchen and waitstaff. This isn’t an easy conversation to have. That’s where RAISE comes in.
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OCTOBER 26, 2022
When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. In most other parts of the world, tips are not expected—and in some cases, it's considered rude to tip. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture?
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7 Shifts
JUNE 20, 2022
We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. No front of house staff, smaller spaces, and no need for prime real estate that all contribute to the lower costs. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?
Ken Burgin
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Waiters and Bar Staff Applying for a Job Their concerns about pay and work hours can be somewhat different due to the nature of their roles, often including tips and more direct interaction with customers. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff?
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MARCH 29, 2023
Anthony Valletta has had an extensive career in the hospitality business. He started out at Darden Restaurants and has worked in executive leadership roles at Del Frisco's, Michael Mina and Birdcall before joining bartaco in 2021. And now we're starting to get a little bit more of the purpose-driven, of 'what do you stand for?
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 4, 2020
While most restaurateurs are experts in hospitality and customer service, payroll makes many savvy business owners scratch their heads. Doing payroll," or “running payroll,” encompasses the following: Calculating how much money (including tips) your business owes employees and contractors during a specific pay period. And if you don’t.
7 Shifts
MAY 15, 2023
While most restaurateurs are experts in hospitality and customer service, payroll makes many savvy business owners scratch their heads. For restaurants, payroll includes hour wages as well as tips, which must be taken into account. Did you know that payroll/labor makes up almost one-third of a restaurant's operating costs ?
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