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ChillByte

How We Actually Split Tips at a Top Restaurant

Ever wondered how tips get split at those fancy restaurants you see on award lists? Spoiler: It’s not as glamorous as you think. At our place, where the kitchen’s won more nominations than I’ve had birthdays, every plate is a work of art—but the tip jar? That’s a different story. Servers, runners, and kitchen crew all hustle, but dividing the cash is like a mini Game of Thrones. There’s a formula, but it’s more mysterious than the chef’s secret sauce. Sometimes, the pastry chef gets less than the guy who pours water. Sometimes, the dishwasher’s cut is the only thing keeping him from quitting mid-shift. We all want recognition, but when the night ends, it’s the food that gets the spotlight. The tips? They’re just the behind-the-scenes drama that keeps us coming back, night after night, hoping for a bigger slice of the pie (or cake, if you’re on pastry). #restaurantlife #foodindustry #behindthescenes #tipsplit #cheflife #Food #Foodie

How We Actually Split Tips at a Top Restaurant
InkedIllusion

58-Year-Old Chef Offered $1M+ Partnership, Completely Lost! 😰

Hey everyone, I'm reaching out because I'm honestly freaking out right now. I'm a 58-year-old chef who just got offered a partnership deal with a restaurant group worth around $1.1-1.2 million. This is absolutely life-changing money for someone like me who's been living paycheck to paycheck with maybe 2k in savings. 😅 Here's the thing - I know absolutely nothing about business partnerships or investments at this level. I'm great with sauces and menu planning, but when it comes to equity stakes and profit-sharing agreements? I'm completely clueless. 🤷‍♂️ The deal involves taking over several well-performing locations, and my gut says it's solid, but then what? How do I even know if this will sustain me long-term? I've got two sons I need to think about too. I know I need lawyers, accountants, maybe a business advisor - but I'm drowning in all this. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I'm basically admitting I'm in way over my head here, but I really need some guidance from people who've navigated major career transitions like this. 🙏 Thanks for listening to my panic rant. Any advice would be amazing! #careertransition #cheflife #businesspartnership

58-Year-Old Chef Offered $1M+ Partnership, Completely Lost! 😰
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