A restaurant in Safety Harbor has implemented a commission-based pay model to pay servers and other support staff.
Southern Fresh on 3rd Avenue North adds a 20% service charge to every check for customers who dine at the restaurant.
The fee does not apply to takeout orders.
Servers receive 15%, while other support staff like bartenders and runners share the other 5%.
"At the end of the day, it lets everyone work based on commission rather than hourly and tips," said Aaron Stewart, owner of Southern Fresh.