Michel Roux Jr’s fans share their heartbreak after chef admits he keeps the service charge at his restaurant. The Michelin-starred chef has admitted staff don't receive a share of the service charge. The revelation comes days after he admitted some staff are paid below minimum wage. Le Gavroche in central London charges customers £212-a-head. Former fans of Roux Jr have shared their 'disappointment' on social media.
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) makes clear on its website that there are differences between service charges and tips. It explains that a service charge 'is a payment suggested by the restaurant, which the customer is totally free to make or not. The payment is made to the restaurant... It is not a cash tip.'
What do you think? Do you pay a service charge when its added to your bill?
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The British Hospitality Association (BHA) makes clear on its website that there are differences between service charges and tips. It explains that a service charge 'is a payment suggested by the restaurant, which the customer is totally free to make or not. The payment is made to the restaurant... It is not a cash tip.'
What do you think? Do you pay a service charge when its added to your bill?
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/f...rge-Le-Gavroche-restaurant.html#ixzz4U9kSOVzR
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