Well, for no particular reason, I'm inclined to agree, though realistically, I don't see how it would make any real difference, other than netting the government a few more $$ in taxes on what would have been "tips". What I would really like to see is greater equality between what the FOH and BOH staff earn, but that would be if perhaps not quite impossible, certainly much harder to legislate...And that would be a good thing.
Well, for no particular reason, I'm inclined to agree, though realistically, I don't see how it would make any real difference, other than netting the government a few more $$ in taxes on what would have been "tips". What I would really like to see is greater equality between what the FOH and BOH staff earn, but that would be if perhaps not quite impossible, certainly much harder to legislate...
The problem solves itself. $700 food and drink in SoCal will have $60 in tax, and my sad vulgar self would leave $100.
After working our butts off for six months with loads of unpaid overtime and the burden that places on families, our team got a project out on time with the reward of dinner out with wives someplace nice. Only 3 star, but it was cash only, got to keep out the common folk, and the expected tip was 20%. Waiter knew our boss by name. Its enough to make you want to vote for Sanders.
I'm not being snide, but am really curious - why do you think so? I just don't see any particular incentive for owners/managers to raise BOH compensation just because part of the FOH's income would no longer cost-shifted directly onto the diner? Of course, the dirty little not-so-secret is that seriously enforcing immigration laws on to low- and middle-end restaurants would probably help that particular inequity, but it would also end up raising prices even higher (as would be the case in just about every one of the most widely patronized service industries in this, not to mention most other "developed" countries...)I think your point 2 addresses your point 1, elimination of tipping and raising of prices across the board would lead to better equality between BOH and FOH.
just don't see any particular incentive for owners/managers to raise BOH compensation just because part of the FOH's income would no longer cost-shifted directly onto the diner?
What kind of stars?
Three Michelin stars is the top rating possible in their guide and it's reserved for the "best of the best". Chefs have been known to kill themselves when they lose Michelin stars.
And as far as I know, there are no three Michelin star places that are cash-only.
And as far as I know, there are no three Michelin star places that are cash-only.
So you take food advice from a guy that makes tires for a living?
Yes: because if you drive to a great restaurant you're using more tire.So you take food advice from a guy that makes tires for a living?
I find it amusing that so many people think it's crazy to spend that much on a meal but if the meal is fantastic and you enjoy and don't mind spending the money who cares how much it costs?
A good friend of mine went to Bora Bora and it cost them almost $20,000 for a 1 week vacation. Just to get from the hotel to a restaurant cost $75 per person for the boat ride... ONE WAY! They are going to Africa in June on safari and that trip is costing them $65,000 for 4 people.
I find it amusing that so many people think it's crazy to spend that much on a meal but if the meal is fantastic and you enjoy and don't mind spending the money who cares how much it costs?
A good friend of mine went to Bora Bora and it cost them almost $20,000 for a 1 week vacation. Just to get from the hotel to a restaurant cost $75 per person for the boat ride... ONE WAY! They are going to Africa in June on safari and that trip is costing them $65,000 for 4 people.
I find it amusing that so many people think it's crazy to spend that much on a meal but if the meal is fantastic and you enjoy and don't mind spending the money who cares how much it costs?
A good friend of mine went to Bora Bora and it cost them almost $20,000 for a 1 week vacation. Just to get from the hotel to a restaurant cost $75 per person for the boat ride... ONE WAY! They are going to Africa in June on safari and that trip is costing them $65,000 for 4 people.
I find it amusing that so many people think it's crazy to spend that much on a meal but if the meal is fantastic and you enjoy and don't mind spending the money who cares how much it costs?
A good friend of mine went to Bora Bora and it cost them almost $20,000 for a 1 week vacation. Just to get from the hotel to a restaurant cost $75 per person for the boat ride... ONE WAY! They are going to Africa in June on safari and that trip is costing them $65,000 for 4 people.
Getting fucked in the ass is also an experience.
And you know this how ?!? :awe:
$150
I'll never in my life sit down to a $350 meal, but I would tip appropriately. If you can't afford the tip, go have a $250 meal.
Why is that appropriate? Because you have compartmentalized some ironclad rule in your mind that you have to follow?!?
How is this person more deserving than some waitress making $4 an hour? They are doing the same job, but one deserves a 25 times bigger tip?!
Maybe the problem is with your formula?
Why is that appropriate? Because you have compartmentalized some ironclad rule in your mind that you have to follow?!?
How is this person more deserving than some waitress making $4 an hour? They are doing the same job, but one deserves a 25 times bigger tip?!
Maybe the problem is with your formula?
Why is that appropriate? Because you have compartmentalized some ironclad rule in your mind that you have to follow?!?
How is this person more deserving than some waitress making $4 an hour? They are doing the same job, but one deserves a 25 times bigger tip?!
Maybe the problem is with your formula?