1 shift in a non chain bookstore atx, $14.50hr on top, and a 1hr break! I’m going to hold onto this spot as long as possible. Good luck out there coffee cats!
by ChipsDipChainsWhips
18 Comments
Redfiery264
How is that even possible? Can you elaborate more on the style of store. The most I have ever clocked in on tips throughout all the cafes I have worked at has been max 12-14 for a peak but never this continues or throughout whole shift
virus_apparatus
Jealous! I’m also ATX based and the best I got is 15/tips but never enough hours.
I_LIKE_ANUS
Holy shit I never pulled this off in atx lol. May good fortunate follow you forever!
followinnermoonlight
We had a $250 Saturday for tips after thanksgiving. We’re open 8 hours though. It was still really excited for us!
sk1ppo
are y’all hiring? i’m on red river and they’ve got me down to 1 shift a week for the winter slump
happysips
First light or book people?? I applied to both but I’m happy where I’m at!!!
All the atx weirdo love to ya!!
PM_ME_UR_CUDDLEZ
I mean good for you, but it sort of sad you to rely on tips.
o0squid0o
the only reason i’ve stayed at my barista job so long is i make about $100-150 per 6hr shift that’s splitting w one other and tip out included, im at 15 an hr rn after 5 years
nothinkjustfeel
Yall have some crazy jobs bc my college town coffee bar pulled 200 in tips daily. Sometimes up to 400 on busy weekends/graduation time. To be fair i think everyone was afraid of getting cancelled for not tipping bc we r a super liberal school. I miss it tho we would get them in cash.
mikeyjamesdraws
crazy how much tips make a difference.. my boba shop owners flat out REFUSE to turn online tips for us. it’s such a slap in the face, but getting a different job is also damn near impossible, so it’s hard to leave it too sigh
gigishops
That’s awesome! I usually make about $4-5 an hour in CC tips and only $10-$15 a shift in cash tips
bloowhalez
This seems pretty average to me, I always go for the most expensive place in town (used to work at a Michelin starred place).
I look for serving jobs based on the menu prices. You should average 150 at a decent place, anyplace with entrees being at least 40 for say pasta and at least 60-70 for steaks. During busy seasons you should be able to make at least 200 a shift.
I’ve had many shifts where I make 3-400, sometimes even more.
Also look at the wine menu. Lots of places have expensive food but look for laces that offer lots of 300 or more bottles of wine. Also if it has expensive champagne available for say at least 500-1000 that’s the place you want to be.
I’m not saying you’re going to sell $1000 bottle of wine everyday or even every week, but you want to be able to have that for the big spenders.
Eca_S
We only get cash tips, which usually averages about 50/week, each.
But our hourly is higher than pretty much anywhere in the area, and every employee is eligible for a yearly raise.
notdaniphantom
if this is the bookstore im thinking of im not surprised! it’s an cool store with a great coffee program 🙂
snakesonausername
Worked as the head barista from 2012-16 at a 3rd wave in a very wealthy area.
It was right before iPad registers made it possible to tip with a card transaction.
We made $15-20 in tips a day.
Cherish what you have. Cherish. It.
GroceryOk6785
For thanksgiving i made $286 for 6 hours, although it was just me and people were extra thankful. However our cafe is very very popular so we make $120 minimum every weekend split by three. I’m also holding on as long as i can
wildflowerbre
wow. amazing !! also in atx and only make $9hr + tips :/
Ptootie55
Hell fucking yeah! I work at a chocolate shop and i just got a paycheck that adds up to 34 bucks an hr. I think getting a job at a chocolate shop during the holidays is the method.
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How is that even possible? Can you elaborate more on the style of store. The most I have ever clocked in on tips throughout all the cafes I have worked at has been max 12-14 for a peak but never this continues or throughout whole shift
Jealous! I’m also ATX based and the best I got is 15/tips but never enough hours.
Holy shit I never pulled this off in atx lol. May good fortunate follow you forever!
We had a $250 Saturday for tips after thanksgiving. We’re open 8 hours though. It was still really excited for us!
are y’all hiring? i’m on red river and they’ve got me down to 1 shift a week for the winter slump
First light or book people?? I applied to both but I’m happy where I’m at!!!
All the atx weirdo love to ya!!
I mean good for you, but it sort of sad you to rely on tips.
the only reason i’ve stayed at my barista job so long is i make about $100-150 per 6hr shift that’s splitting w one other and tip out included, im at 15 an hr rn after 5 years
Yall have some crazy jobs bc my college town coffee bar pulled 200 in tips daily. Sometimes up to 400 on busy weekends/graduation time. To be fair i think everyone was afraid of getting cancelled for not tipping bc we r a super liberal school. I miss it tho we would get them in cash.
crazy how much tips make a difference.. my boba shop owners flat out REFUSE to turn online tips for us. it’s such a slap in the face, but getting a different job is also damn near impossible, so it’s hard to leave it too sigh
That’s awesome! I usually make about $4-5 an hour in CC tips and only $10-$15 a shift in cash tips
This seems pretty average to me, I always go for the most expensive place in town (used to work at a Michelin starred place).
I look for serving jobs based on the menu prices. You should average 150 at a decent place, anyplace with entrees being at least 40 for say pasta and at least 60-70 for steaks. During busy seasons you should be able to make at least 200 a shift.
I’ve had many shifts where I make 3-400, sometimes even more.
Also look at the wine menu. Lots of places have expensive food but look for laces that offer lots of 300 or more bottles of wine. Also if it has expensive champagne available for say at least 500-1000 that’s the place you want to be.
I’m not saying you’re going to sell $1000 bottle of wine everyday or even every week, but you want to be able to have that for the big spenders.
We only get cash tips, which usually averages about 50/week, each.
But our hourly is higher than pretty much anywhere in the area, and every employee is eligible for a yearly raise.
if this is the bookstore im thinking of im not surprised! it’s an cool store with a great coffee program 🙂
Worked as the head barista from 2012-16 at a 3rd wave in a very wealthy area.
It was right before iPad registers made it possible to tip with a card transaction.
We made $15-20 in tips a day.
Cherish what you have. Cherish. It.
For thanksgiving i made $286 for 6 hours, although it was just me and people were extra thankful. However our cafe is very very popular so we make $120 minimum every weekend split by three. I’m also holding on as long as i can
wow. amazing !! also in atx and only make $9hr + tips :/
Hell fucking yeah! I work at a chocolate shop and i just got a paycheck that adds up to 34 bucks an hr. I think getting a job at a chocolate shop during the holidays is the method.