A national holiday celebrating restaurant workers.
On October 24, 2023, BentoBox is proud to join a movement of diners and operators across the country who are giving thanks to restaurant workers.
National Restaurant Workers Day is a way to give thanks.
Established in 2022, National Restaurant Workers Day recognizes the restaurant employees who make our hospitality industry run. It’s a day to show appreciation for the talent and dedication that, too often, is taken for granted. Here’s how you can celebrate National Restaurant Workers Day, no matter what your relationship is to the hospitality industry.
Restaurants
Set up a NRWD fee
Set up a custom fee so that every customer order contributes to a special fund you can split among your workers. Click here to see how to do this on BentoBox.
Pass along resources
Make sure employees use the resources available to them for things like financial planning, health care and child care.
Support worker nonprofits
BentoBox is a sponsor of Southern Smoke, one of the many great organizations benefiting restaurant workers. Click here to contribute for your restaurant.
Diners
Be a great diner
Be mindful with service staff today and every day. Arrive on time and don’t camp out. Be patient. Say thank you. And of course, tip well!
Leave a review
Writing positive (and specific!) reviews online helps other diners find great restaurants on search engines like Google and Yelp.
Advocate, donate and vote
Learn about the laws and regulations affecting life for your local restaurant workers. Consider giving to organizations like Southern Smoke, the IRC or The Abundance Setting.
The larger restaurant community
Join as an official partner
Team up with BentoBox to become an official partner of National Restaurant Workers Day! Email social@getbento.com to learn more.
Offer special discounts
Celebrate the day by providing exclusive discounts or promotions on your products and services to participating restaurants.
Share your stories on social media
Highlight the success stories of restaurant workers who have benefited from your technology on social media, using the hashtag #NRWD.
Read more: BentoBox 2023 NRWD ambassador Caroline Schiff on how her restaurant is investing in happy, healthy workers.
National Restaurant Workers Day @ BentoBox
Without restaurant workers, companies like BentoBox would not exist. Here’s a snapshot of what we have lined up this month to show our appreciation to restaurant workers:
Mentorship Support
BentoBox will partner experienced restaurant industry individuals with younger folks coming up in the industry.
Coffees & tips
BentoBox employees are dropping off coffee at restaurant kitchens across the country and tipping 100% on all their coffee orders today.
Industry nights
Every Monday in the month of October, BentoBox will host an industry night at Friends & Family in Oakland, CA.
Support resources
BentoBox will work with organizations like Studio ATAO to create educational content to benefit restaurant workers.
National Restaurant Workers Day FAQ
What is National Restaurant Workers Day?
National Restaurant Workers Day is a holiday celebrating the hospitality professionals who make restaurant businesses run. With celebrations planned in cities across the US, National Restaurant Workers Day is the year’s biggest holiday honoring restaurant employees and the work they do.
When is National Restaurant Workers Day?
October 24, 2023
How can I participate in National Restaurant Workers Day?
The easiest way to celebrate the holiday is to visit a restaurant of any kind, leave a special tip, and let them know that you’d like to thank them for their work. Writing “Happy Nat’l Resto Workers Day!” on a receipt would be a nice touch! Sharing your celebration on social media under #NRWD is a great way to broadcast your appreciation to others, too.
In addition, BentoBox will have celebrations going on during the day in cities across the US. If you’d like to learn more about how you can collaborate on National Restaurant Workers Day, feel free to get in touch with us on social media or at nrwd@getbento.com.
Who created National Restaurant Workers Day?
National Restaurant Workers Day is a community-driven holiday created to highlight the importance of restaurant employees. It is supported by restaurant owners, technology companies like BentoBox, and diners.
Can businesses get involved in National Restaurant Workers Day?
Absolutely! Businesses can show their support by offering special promotions to customers, offering employees extra perks or pay, or collaborating with local communities to make the day even more memorable. If you’d like more information on participating with BentoBox, you can get in touch with us at nrwd@getbento.com.
If you are a BentoBox customer interested in learning how you can do things like set up a custom NRWD fees on the BentoBox platform, visit this help article.
Where can I find more information about National Restaurant Workers Day?
For more detailed information on BentoBox’s National Restaurant Workers Day celebrations and event listings, check back on this page closer to the day. You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin.