415: 3 common wage violations with  Richard Celler

415: 3 common wage violations with Richard Celler

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee December 20, 2017 Duration: 38:54

In this episode, Richard Celler dives deep into the topic of common wage violations. Specifically, how tip crediting works, why you need to track your employee's tips, qualifying factors of paying someone a tip credit, the amount of non-tip credit work your employees are allowed to do (20%), tip pooling, whos allowed to share in the tip a pool, and what you need to know about off the clock and pre/post shift work.   

Richard Celler is the Managing Partner of Richard Celler Legal, P.A.,  a/k/a the Florida Overtime Lawyer. Mr. Celler's practice focuses on all areas of the employment context from discrimination, harassment, Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other employment-related statutes. Additionally, Mr. Celler represents individuals in whistleblower and wage and hour litigation.


Eric Cacciatore sits down with the people who actually run the show in the world of food service. Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore is built on conversations with established restaurateurs and seasoned professionals who have navigated the intense realities of the industry. Twice a week, these interviews dig past the surface, focusing on the tangible details of leadership, team management, and effective marketing that separate a thriving venue from a struggling one. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what worked, what didn’t, and the often-overlooked decisions that shape a restaurant's path. This podcast serves as a direct line to collective experience, whether you're dreaming of your first opening or steering a multi-location group. The dialogue is practical, centered on the daily grind and long-term strategy needed to build something lasting. For anyone invested in the business of hospitality, these regular episodes compile a vital resource, turning shared insights into actionable knowledge for your own journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
Podcast Episodes
755: Chef David Vargas on Justify Your Existence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:16
Get 12 Months of Restaurant Unstoppable Network here David Vargas, Chef/Owner, Vida Cantina brings his Mexican heritage and appreciation for local seasonal New England products to every plate at Vida Cantina in Portsmout…
754: Nick Bishop Jr. on Creating A Brand Around One Menu Item [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:35
Nick Bishop Jr grew up in a restaurant family and today is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Hattie B's. Hattie B's Hot Chicken is a family business, founded and operated by father-and-son team Nick Bishop, Sr. and Nick Bis…
753: WORKSHOP HR Systems and Recruiting with Carrie Luxem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:25
Click this link for 12-months FREE Restaurant Unstoppable Network R.U.N. You can find Carrie Luxem at her website www.carrieluxem.com or read her book Restaurant Operator's HR Playbook here. We are here today to learn ab…
#BONUS EPISOD--Talking Shop with Evan Hennessey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:20
One of my goals with Restaurant Unstoppable is to slow down and to connect with guests and listeners on a more detailed, intimate level. I want to LITERALLY connect you with my network. Going forward, I'm going to offer…
750: Nick Kokonas on Tock and Knowing Your Customer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:17
After graduating with a degree in philosophy and a successful 10-year stint as an independent derivatives trader, Nick Kokonas partnered with Chef Grant Achatz to open Alinea Restaurant in 2005. In the years to follow, N…
748: Evan Hennessey on Finding Comfort in Vulnerability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:35
Join The Network Chef Hennessey is an award-winning chef and Dover, NH native. He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu at the Atlantic Culinary Academy in 2001. He has had experiences cooking alongside some of the best chef's i…