Working in the service industry is a lot of hard work. Many restaurant jobs tend to pay minimum wage because staff earns extra money in tips. However, there are also restaurant jobs that pay staff even under minimum wage, and then expect their staff to cover the difference.
If you don't believe us, just see for yourself.
TikTok user alexservestea shared a video about a Chili's employee who made absolutely nothing in tips for a shift, despite the fact that her $1001.66 in sales generated $61.01 in credit card tips.
The employee had to "tip out" multiple employees.
Which, as you'll see, a lot of people had no idea that some restaurants required that from their employees.
After all was said and done, she ended up with $0.91 in tips for the evening, which is less than $1.
The waitress said that many times, customers don't tip as well, especially when it comes to credit card tips.
And, overall, she had to share her tip with other people at the end of the night.
The waitress had some advice, too.
The waitress suggested that the gratuity for bigger parties and bills should be added to the check so that it is always 20%, every time.
Personally, I'm thinking that's a great idea, and a great way of ensuring people get the money they deserve.
Some people said that working for corporate restaurants, like Chili's and others, is a big problem.
Instead, they suggested working for smaller, mom-and-pop restaurants because "that's where the money is."
Many pointed out she still will get taxed for the $60.
Which honestly, is about as depressing as this story could possibly get.
Due to the fact that the $60 is reported by the restaurant in their credit card tips, the server would still be taxed out of her paycheck for those specific tips, even though she did not go home with them.
Some online were saying that the cooks should not be getting half of the tips.
But, they also stated that you tip the staff out of the tips you made for the night, not your total sales for the night.
alexservestea also pointed out that some servers reported having to go to the "ATM" to get enough money for tip out.
Honestly, this is just so depressing.
Overall, people were on her side, which isn't that surprising.
People were not happy that after all that work, she ended up with nothing.
All over TikTok, angry servers and former servers reported that restaurants should be paying employees a "liveable wage" and tipping out the entire staff should be abolished.
What do you think about the process that the restaurant has? Do you agree with it or disagree?
Let us know down below in the comment section! We would love to hear from you.
