I have no idea. But making six figures waiting tables ain't too shabby at all.How many years do they have to work to get anywhere close to full time hours.
If a server at Chef Mickeys turned over say six tables an hour and got a 20% tip for four Disney adults that would come to around $240 in tips per hour. Close? Not? But if so, a shift of say four hours would be around $960, right? Now they have to pay out some of that to others, right? Am I close in my numbers or way off base, I really have no idea. But this is very interesting.
Right, I am sure that not all servers at Disney make the same amount and it varies. I do appreciate though the fact that the opportunity is there if you are willing to pay your dues and earn seniority to be able to work your way up. Most people do have to start at the bottom of the totum pole earning less.I love how people actually think servers makes 100s of $$ per day ANYWHERE. If being a server was that lucrative, I think a lot more people would be doing it and it would be a competitive job. As it is, the turnover rate for wait staff is extremely high and restaurants are constantly looking for wait staff, hostesses and cater waiters.
If you are making $100s of dollars a day with no education needed, you would think twice, thrice, or four times before leaving the job.
And just because you may tip well that doesnt mean everyone does. I typically leave 20-25% (sometimes more if the wait staff was amazing) but I know for a fact that there are people who leave no tip at all or a paltry tip. I've worked in the service industry where you depend on tips to make a living and it's not easy!
It may vary in different parts of the country. Being a server here is lucrative, and it is a very competitive here and very low turnover. Like I posted above, that server job many take during college while they are studying for a career becomes the career because the money is so much better, and for part time work.I love how people actually think servers makes 100s of $$ per day ANYWHERE. If being a server was that lucrative, I think a lot more people would be doing it and it would be a competitive job. As it is, the turnover rate for wait staff is extremely high and restaurants are constantly looking for wait staff, hostesses and cater waiters.
If you are making $100s of dollars a day with no education needed, you would think twice, thrice, or four times before leaving the job.
And just because you may tip well that doesnt mean everyone does. I typically leave 20-25% (sometimes more if the wait staff was amazing) but I know for a fact that there are people who leave no tip at all or a paltry tip. I've worked in the service industry where you depend on tips to make a living and it's not easy!
Yes, it looks like servers in CA make $13 plus tips, in NJ $2.13 plus tips, high turnover.It may vary in different parts of the country. Being a server here is lucrative, and it is a very competitive here and very low turnover. Like I posted above, that server job many take during college while they are studying for a career becomes the career because the money is so much better, and for part time work.
Most servers work for the tips, not the hourly wage. And FYI New Jersey requires a minimum of $11 an hour for tipped workers. Employer's portion can be as little as $2.63 an hour but with tips the employer has to ensure the worker makes $11 an hour. And turnover seems low. https://www.nj.gov/labor/lpa/pub/empecon/lh.pdfYes, it looks like servers in CA make $13 plus tips, in NJ $2.13 plus tips, high turnover.
Minimum wage in NJ is $11 an hour, which is not a living wage. https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/heres-how-much-you-need-earn-live-anywhere-njMost servers work for the tips, not the hourly wage. And FYI New Jersey requires a minimum of $11 an hour for tipped workers. Employer's portion can be as little as $2.63 an hour but with tips the employer has to ensure the worker makes $11 an hour. And turnover seems low. https://www.nj.gov/labor/lpa/pub/empecon/lh.pdf
But with tips, it is possible to earn a living wage as a server.Minimum wage in NJ is $11 an hour, which is not a living wage. https://patch.com/new-jersey/tomsriver/heres-how-much-you-need-earn-live-anywhere-nj
Yes, but it’s not a job well educated people want to make a living at here, it’s not a sought pout job, my daughter waitressed for 2 years in college with people who will probably be doing it forever, they do it because they have no secondary education and no other skills, ds22 is probably making close to double right out of college (and dd23 is never going back, making significantly more at an accounting firm).But with tips, it is possible to earn a living wage as a server.
That's great for your daughter! As I posted above (way above) in this thread, we have done stories on servers who took on student loan debt for a career, only to find out those careers pay less.Yes, but it’s not a job well educated people want to make a living at here, it’s not a sought pout job, my daughter waitressed for 2 years in college with people who will probably be doing it forever, they do it because they have no secondary education and no other skills, ds22 is probably making close to double right out of college (and dd23 is never going back, making significantly more at an accounting firm).
I believe you, but it’s just not the same here. Sure, there are some very upscale restaurants where a couple can easily get a bill for $200+ without tip, but most are just making ends meet. These jobs are easy to find, especially when schools are in session. Dd17’s friend just got a waitressing job with no experience at a place with a liquor license (limited here) and restaurants just opened up for outdoor seating only.That's great for your daughter! As I posted above (way above) in this thread, we have done stories on servers who took on student loan debt for a career, only to find out those careers pay less.
Yes, but it’s not a job well educated people want to make a living at here, it’s not a sought pout job, my daughter waitressed for 2 years in college with people who will probably be doing it forever, they do it because they have no secondary education and no other skills, ds22 is probably making close to double right out of college (and dd23 is never going back, making significantly more at an accounting firm).
In NJ?That's a pretty big generalization that well educated people don't want to be servers. One of my best friends is a server. She has a college degree and has worked several jobs in her field, but keeps going back to serving. She is really good at it and makes great money. She is a single mom with 2 teenagers and is making a good living being a server.
Id assume there are in upscale touristy area's.In NJ?