What is Minimum Wage?
The minimum wage is defined as the minimum wage that any covered employee is legally permitted to receive from an employer for one hour of work. Minimum wage laws exist at the federal, state, and local levels, and the various amounts will vary among restaurants due to the location of the restaurant.
The following jobs at restaurants are often included in minimum wage laws-- Servers
- Hosts/hostesses
- Cashiers
- Bartenders
- Kitchen workers
- Delivery drivers
- Managers (in some cases)
Why is minimum wage important to restaurants?
With minimum wages, restaurants are better able to-
- Meet labor law requirements
- Avoid fines and legal action
- Treat employees fairly and pay them what they deserve
- Increase employee happiness and retention
- Maintain accurate payroll accounts
- Facilitate workplace stability
- Enhance your reputation as an employer