Gaucho restaurant chain to slash share of service charge for waiting staff
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The Gaucho restaurant chain is facing backlash after announcing a reduction in the share of service charges that waiters receive, cutting it to between 25% and 29%. This decision, which reallocates some of the funds to increase pay for head office staff, has raised concerns among employees about fairness and transparency in compensation. This change matters because it highlights ongoing tensions in the hospitality industry regarding wage distribution and the treatment of frontline workers.
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