When Halifax's newest ramen restaurant opens Thursday there will be one thing missing: tips. Jamie MacAulay, owner of Coda Ramen on Gottingen Street, said staff at his restaurant will instead be paid higher wages, roughly $17 to $22 an hour, and receive health benefits. In an industry that's known for relying on tips and underpaying employees, he sees it as a way to help staff during an uncertain time. Jamie MacAulay, pictured with his son Layne, is the owner of Coda Ramen. MacAulay said senior cooks and staff at Coda Ramen will earn a living wage, which is $22/hour in Nova Scotia, and new staff will gradually work up to that amount.

Source: CBC News October 28, 2020 19:18 UTC