More Information on our new pay structure

We are changing the pay structure at Honeycomb to include a 12% administrative fee. This fee is not a tip, gratuity, or service charge for our front of house staff.  This administrative fee will go toward supplementing wages and benefits for all our employees, excluding ownership. The purpose of this administrative fee is to make pay equitable between front of house employees and back of house employees, offer our employees health benefits, and provide a living wage for all. 

Why are you doing this?

We think that it is important to work toward pay equity and providing a living wage to all our employees as well as benefits. We also would like all of our employees to be able to budget accurately and know what to expect in their paychecks. Of course, there are many challenges to running a business – and labor cost is high among them. Still, it is our priority to continue to work toward raising the wages of all our employees and paying them the most we can while running a healthy business.

Why not just share tips?

Massachusetts is one of two states in the nation that does not allow tips to be shared between the Front and Back of the house. Until there is a change in the law in Massachusetts, we are choosing to utilize this pay structure.

Will employees make less than they were previously making before we implemented this administrative fee?

We expect our employees will make a similar amount using this new pay structure.

We are happy to remove this charge if requested. Please call 978-626-0014 or email manager@honeycombhamilton.com after placing your order.