Is this scammy or is it just me? I recently got a new job at a restauarant as a busser. The agreed upon hourly wage was 17.5/hr. I recently got my tipout for the past 2 weeks of work and it averaged out to be $1.85/hr. I thought this was quite low considering I have been only been working Fridays and Saturdays which are always a full house. Additionaly, This is fine dining so $500 bills are not uncommon.
I asked management what the required tip out was and management replied with,
” your total wage is currently $17.50
Based on that wage, your current payroll/tip breakdown is as follows:
Payroll: $15.65/hr (minimum wage)
Tips: $1.85/hr”
So essentialy I am not getting any tips, just my hourly wage. So far management at this restauant has been very dishonest. For example, during the interview I was told I was being hired on as a bartender (the position I applied for) and would be making 19/hr, but on my first shift i was told that they wanted me learn the restaraunt first as a busser (this seems to be a common trend with co-workers).