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Employers Will No Longer Be Able to Take a Cut of Your Tips in Ontario
You can keep the change. All of it, if a new bill passes.
The Art of Bartending Means Becoming Invisible
Claude Masson, one of Montreal's legendary bartenders, regards restaurant service as a true art. His style is one that’s rooted in the bistros of Paris, where waitstaff steer clear of impressing customers, and focus instead on what they don’t see.
Britain's Waitstaff and Bar Workers Aren't Being Paid a Living Wage
According to a new report, 6 million British workers are earning less than the Living Wage of £7.85, with bar staff, waiters, and waitresses topping the list of professions not paid this voluntary rate.
Scientists Say It’s More Stressful to Be a Waiter Than a Neurosurgeon
A new study has found that demanding jobs offering employees little control—step forward weekend brunch server on a 12 hour split-shift—are among the most detrimental to mental and physical health.
Stealing Money from a Hookah Bar Till Is the Easiest Part of the Gig
I was a waiter at a hookah bar in East London where Justin Timberlake blasted on repeat while the waitstaff was constantly stealing from the till. Years later, I've only realized just how special that time was.
Are British Restaurants Screwing Waitstaff Out of Tips?
The recent media furore over the tipping policy of some of Britain’s largest chain restaurants came as a shock to many, but for those in the industry, the headlines are saying nothing new.
Scientists Say This Robot Bartender Could Be More Efficient Than the Real Thing
MIT researchers have developed a “bartender” robot and two Turtlebot “waiters” that work together to deliver items in unpredictable environments such as hospitals, disaster situations, and—crucially—bars.
Why This Indian Restaurant Was Fined for Trying to Hire an Indian Waiter
Two years ago, a restaurant called Shalom Bombay placed an ad for an “experienced Indian waiter or waitress.” The long arm of the law reached out and filed a complaint.
Your Hospital Food Sucks Because I'm Not Allowed to Taste It
Working at a hospital is sometimes gory, sometimes tragic, and sometimes uplifting. But most importantly, it's not my fault that the food's gross.
The UK Government Wants to Know How Reliable TripAdvisor Reviews Are
Much to the delight of harangued waitstaff, a UK business watchdog has launched an inquiry into the trustworthiness of reviews posted on sites such as TripAdvisor and Yelp.
The VIP Party – Part 1: Briefing
"There are thousands of rooms. All you need to know about is this secret door."
I’m Fugly, and I Won’t Be Your Waiter Tonight
The food industry employs 10 percent of the American workforce, and many restaurants are breaking anti-discrimination laws by requiring applicants to submit head shots—which means, if you're ugly, you might not get hired.