We all know that working in the restaurant business is hard. Long hours; not enough pay. It’s led to a common belief that employees won’t do more until they are paid more. And, folks, that’s just not how it works!

Times are tough in our industry. We are at a serious tipping point that has made finding and keeping employees crucial to your success. At the heart of this problem is a wage debate – and it’s a good one to have right now. But all debating aside, there is one principle that will always hold true: you have to do more to get paid more!

Must-See Moments from Today’s Video:

1:05 – Getting paid more for less doesn’t work
1:50 – A quick tip on how to get paid more!
2:20 – I was paid $5.15/hr at my first job – with a culinary degree at a 5-star hotel!

3:30 – Why do CEOs get paid as much as they do?
4:19 – PUT IN THE WORK… Put in MORE!
5:30 – A real-life client example