You know I love these conversations! I think all these points are so great.
I know Epoch Coffee is great when it comes to transparency. They are very upfront about how much they can pay and what to expect. They even admit openly to staff that they know their baseline isn't a living wage in Austin, but they're working on it. They also provide education to staff such as roasting basics, customer service, and more.
I've also seen a lot of companies say they will pay a base rate + tips, and then if that amount doesn't reach $20 an hour (or something similar) they will cover that amount. Basically ensuring that there is always a standard wage that baristas can expect even on slow days.
You know I love these conversations! I think all these points are so great.
I know Epoch Coffee is great when it comes to transparency. They are very upfront about how much they can pay and what to expect. They even admit openly to staff that they know their baseline isn't a living wage in Austin, but they're working on it. They also provide education to staff such as roasting basics, customer service, and more.
I've also seen a lot of companies say they will pay a base rate + tips, and then if that amount doesn't reach $20 an hour (or something similar) they will cover that amount. Basically ensuring that there is always a standard wage that baristas can expect even on slow days.