The Pain and Pleasure of Working for Tips
Working at a “gratuity-free” restaurant made waiting tables in New York worth it.
An Open Thread About Tipping on a Muffin
Some counter service staff also dislike these tip prompts, especially when they have to explain to a confused customer why the iPad is asking them to tip on a muffin pulled out of a display case.
On Tip Prompts and Tip Regrets
Giving — in any situation — does not usually end up making us feel bad.
Our Parents’ Careers: My Mother’s First Three Jobs in the United States
Yan had two choices for survival: restaurant work, or a gig at a clothing factory.
My Career in Food
How I went from busser to baker (plus every other food-related job in between).