Restaurant (R)evolution: Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel Of Birdie’s In Austin On Tipping, Healthcare & Vacation Time
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Unconventional benefits and policies for restaurant team
In this chapter, they discuss the unconventional benefits and policies they offer to their team at the restaurant. They prioritize taking care of their team and creating a healthy work-life balance, which includes paid family leave, health insurance, and four weeks of planned and paid vacation every year. They also have a leaner business model that allows them to pay everyone a high hourly wage and have a flat tip pool, ensuring that even dishwashers can make a healthy wage. They explain their motivation for implementing these policies and how it sets them apart from traditional restaurants.
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