True Bistro Makes Gratuity for Kitchen Staff Permanent
True Bistro has decided to make a four percent gratuity for kitchen staff permanent after a monthlong trial in April.
The Kitchen Appreciation Program (KAP) is meant to help close the gap in wage potential between front-of-house staff and those who work in the kitchen. During April the KAP was in beta mode, which meant diners could ask to have the gratuity removed.
“This is a trend that’s moving through the restaurant industry, and Boston definitely has a pretty strong contingent of people following it,” says Managing Consultant Suzi Gerber. “It’s a pretty strong passion of mine to highlight that we tend to undervalue our food service workers.”
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