Tips exist because servers were/are paid below minimum wage. A service charge should replace the tip, not be added on top of it. Or the restaurant should factor labor costs into the price of their meals. The owners are double dipping to shift the cost onto the consumer.
Well too be fair the cost will always be borne by the consumer. After all if it comes out of the operator’s pocket they’ll just up the food prices.
But that’s really what should happen because it makes the pricing clear for everyone and a salary for the waiters makes them have a decent income even when it’s quieter.
Tips exist because servers were/are paid below minimum wage. A service charge should replace the tip, not be added on top of it. Or the restaurant should factor labor costs into the price of their meals. The owners are double dipping to shift the cost onto the consumer.
Service charges are bullshit. Businesses need to advertise the full price of the food.
Imo, this is simply unacceptable.
I’m in the same boat. I think the costs should be reflected in the price of the meal.
I wonder if the menu showed there was a service charge
This is the answer.
Well too be fair the cost will always be borne by the consumer. After all if it comes out of the operator’s pocket they’ll just up the food prices.
But that’s really what should happen because it makes the pricing clear for everyone and a salary for the waiters makes them have a decent income even when it’s quieter.