Shift Drink: Right Or Reward? Slideshow
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"Off property... with me."
Kelly English of Restaurant Iris (Memphis, Tenn.)
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"We have a beer together every Saturday night. I love that time of the week."
Ford Fry of JCT Kitchen (Atlanta)
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"OOOOOOH BABY – a recipe for disaster! I think they should be limited to recognition for great work or an accomplishment. Or experiencing a great craft beer or spirit. Staff drinks tend to become all-nighters!"
David Guas, Bayou Bakery (Arlington, Va.)
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"In my restaurant, my staff is not allowed alcohol on duty, but can stop in on their day off if they like to buy an Abita beer. And usually with as hard as we're working, lattes and cappuccinos are our drink of choice anyways."
Shaun Doty of Bantam & Biddy (Atlanta)
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"Not for."
Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene (Atlanta)
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"Against. This is a professional guild, not a party club."
Anthony Lamas of Seviche (Louisville, Ky.)
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"I'm okay with staff drinks after they clock out and change clothes."
Kristen Hard of Cacaao Atlanta Chocolate Co
To shift drink or not to shift drink?
"I am all for an evening cocktail with our staff in the end of the day. We like to celebrate how hard we work with bourbon."