Was it really worth getting their names dragged through the courts/media, just to take 4% – 5% of the tips from your hard working staff? Without whom, by the way, these restaurants would not be able to function. When is enough money enough??
And once again that “GREED MONSTER” has shown itself again….C’on Mario….don’t you have enough money between all of your restaurants and TV shows…gimme a break…PLEASE……..and JOE….you’re Mother Lydia can’t be proud of this…SHAME ON YOU.
Sure it’s worth it. This is the reality life style and getting your name mentioned is what it is all about. And Look, they are way ahead on the 15 minutes of fame. doesn’t that mean that they are rich and successfull?
Who cares if they’re rich and successful (other than themselves..)? They are greedy and mean and if that’s the ‘reality life style’ that you’re referring to, I’m glad I’m not in it!!
da tip jar?! whose hand was in the jar?! was it the manager of the restaurant? or whose? i don’t think the owner was in the jar every night! they are going to hold him accountable, but there was someone that had their hand in it?! how do they know how much was in the jar?! is there any books that show who or what was given w/the tip money? if i am the waiter, i want to make sure i get my tip! that is my service to the customer… especially if it’s in cash! if not, then i would record every tip on my sheets! i truly think there had to be someone other thank mario at work on this… i can’t see a multi-million chef being that lethargic for money! something not right in that kitchen!!!
Article is light on detail… The facts are not clear. Was the 4-5% taken from servers and given to bussers, assistant waiters, bartenders, food runners etc? Or was it taken and held by the employer (“uniform fees”, close-out “fees”, etc)?
It is peculiar that our legal system permits restauranteurs to pay their hourly employees as little as $2.13 per hour. That is $4,430 per year working full-time for 52 weeks. Why do our courts place the burden of responsibility for the wellbeing & adequate compensation of restaurant employees with the customers rather than owners of the establishments?
Things may have changed in the past decade, but having worked for at least a half dozen restaurants I can say that this was never my own experience. In practice it would be very challenging for a restuarant to do this– servers aren’t known for being the most honest/trustworthy individuals, and restaurants would have to trust that all cash tips were being accurately reported.
It just brings me back to the same point– the law is supposed to apply equally to everyone. Why do we allow these businesses to place their payroll burden on their own customer base in a “voluntary” fashion? Pay your employees a fair wage and charge your customers enough money to pay your bills. The whole concept of paying your employees 1/4 of the federal minimum wage and relying on the generosity of your customers for the other 3/4 is B.S. When I go to the grocery store I don’t pay my grocery bill and then give five bucks to the cashier to cover her paycheck. Why should a restaurant be any different? A “tip” is supposed to be exactly that– an OPTIONAL show of gratitude for good service. If it isn’t optional then don’t call it a tip, call it a FEE.
Was it really worth getting their names dragged through the courts/media, just to take 4% – 5% of the tips from your hard working staff? Without whom, by the way, these restaurants would not be able to function. When is enough money enough??
And once again that “GREED MONSTER” has shown itself again….C’on Mario….don’t you have enough money between all of your restaurants and TV shows…gimme a break…PLEASE……..and JOE….you’re Mother Lydia can’t be proud of this…SHAME ON YOU.
Sure it’s worth it. This is the reality life style and getting your name mentioned is what it is all about. And Look, they are way ahead on the 15 minutes of fame. doesn’t that mean that they are rich and successfull?
Who cares if they’re rich and successful (other than themselves..)? They are greedy and mean and if that’s the ‘reality life style’ that you’re referring to, I’m glad I’m not in it!!
da tip jar?! whose hand was in the jar?! was it the manager of the restaurant? or whose? i don’t think the owner was in the jar every night! they are going to hold him accountable, but there was someone that had their hand in it?! how do they know how much was in the jar?! is there any books that show who or what was given w/the tip money? if i am the waiter, i want to make sure i get my tip! that is my service to the customer… especially if it’s in cash! if not, then i would record every tip on my sheets! i truly think there had to be someone other thank mario at work on this… i can’t see a multi-million chef being that lethargic for money! something not right in that kitchen!!!
Article is light on detail… The facts are not clear. Was the 4-5% taken from servers and given to bussers, assistant waiters, bartenders, food runners etc? Or was it taken and held by the employer (“uniform fees”, close-out “fees”, etc)?
It is peculiar that our legal system permits restauranteurs to pay their hourly employees as little as $2.13 per hour. That is $4,430 per year working full-time for 52 weeks. Why do our courts place the burden of responsibility for the wellbeing & adequate compensation of restaurant employees with the customers rather than owners of the establishments?
I thought that restaurants are supposed to keep track of the tip money and make sure the servers are paid at least minimum wage??
Things may have changed in the past decade, but having worked for at least a half dozen restaurants I can say that this was never my own experience. In practice it would be very challenging for a restuarant to do this– servers aren’t known for being the most honest/trustworthy individuals, and restaurants would have to trust that all cash tips were being accurately reported.
It just brings me back to the same point– the law is supposed to apply equally to everyone. Why do we allow these businesses to place their payroll burden on their own customer base in a “voluntary” fashion? Pay your employees a fair wage and charge your customers enough money to pay your bills. The whole concept of paying your employees 1/4 of the federal minimum wage and relying on the generosity of your customers for the other 3/4 is B.S. When I go to the grocery store I don’t pay my grocery bill and then give five bucks to the cashier to cover her paycheck. Why should a restaurant be any different? A “tip” is supposed to be exactly that– an OPTIONAL show of gratitude for good service. If it isn’t optional then don’t call it a tip, call it a FEE.