Public Holiday Surcharge

The 15% public holiday surcharge is another angry topic for customers.
First they think that they should not have to pay it full stop.
Some dispute that the particular day in question is not a pubic holiday and should not pay it. Then others complain as to why they should pay it.

Let me tell you why

The hospitality industry is renown for its low pay, it’s so called award wage (a load of bollocks) It is among the lowest payed work forces out there. So you cheap skates complain about paying a measly 15%, fuck off and don’t come back.
You probably wouldn’t have left a tip either, for the luxury of being able to dine out on Christmas, Easter, Anzac or Mayday just to mention a few, while we work for your pleasure. The majority do it without any reward mind you!!!
So next time you dine out on one of these special days pay a little thought to the fortunate situation you are in, unlike the chef, waiter, washer or cleaner that enables you to enjoy.

Restaurant profits

As you probably don't know the profit made in restaurants is not huge. Why do you think they are always changing owners or going broke! It is hard to make money. How can that be I here you ask. Well for a start the wholesale price of food is basically the same as retail.
When you go shopping I bet you almost always say 'wow thats gone up' or 'thats expensive' or 'how much did we just spend on groceries', am I right, I bet I am.

How Restaurants Make Money

Now that you realize how expensive everything is and that restaurants don't get it on the cheap, how can we make money. Well for a start lets pay the staff the basic award wage, that will save something,(it will also cost as well, but thats another post) lets not waste much. Hope you don't get food poisoning somewhere. Lets not pay overtime and make the staff work about 65hours+ for 38 payed. We don't need a wash up, lets save there. Do you get the picture. The restaurants don't make money by charging the customers enough they don't pay there staff for what they are worth.

Pay 15% and Don't Whinge

Now I do hope you remember that next time you dine out and want to whinge about the 15% public holiday surcharge. Check your diary before you head out and don't let your frustration out on the poor waiter that is serving for your pleasure.

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