'Restaurant rules on server eating and breaks.?

Question

what does the Illinois law state for servers eating and breaks

Answer 1

depends on the restaurant. i've worked in 4 places and the rules have all been different (from not allowed to eat at all to being able to eat on the clock even if you have tables). breaks for servers are far and few between, mostly becuase you would have to stop taking tables for a while and wait for your other tables to leave.

Answer 2

Federal law is they have to give you a break if you work a 4 hour shift. Eating is determined by the restaurant. Some allow free food, Some charge at a reduced rate.

Answer 3

Corporate owned restaurants give you a percentage off your food. And you get a lunch break. Family owned you usually get free meals as long as you don't order steaks, and you eat when it is slow. Or you eat on the fly. I have worked both and I can tell you that I prefer family owned over corporate for that reason and for claiming tips.

Answer 4

more details, please. I've worked in fine dining forever & never get breaks. You eat on the fly (everything i've ever consumed at work is cold) and even wear the easiest clothes to take up & down (3 minute pee breaks) I'm not going to waste my time when theres money (tips) to be made. Some places actually MADE me punch out, but I kept working. What am I losing by punching out? A big ole dollar? And if I actually SIT & EAT?$$$$$ forget it. oh, and the only thing we get for free is soup or salad.

Answer 5

More details please!!
It depends what state you are in.
The business has to follow state laws regarding breaks. And they will have their own policy on eating.

Answer 6

depends on the establishment, but if you are staff, you are entitled to breaks, and meals. Depends on how long your shift is too.