Payroll and Related Expenses: Assumptions & Explanations: •
The minimum wage in Flagstaff is estimated to be $17.40 an hour starting January 1 st , 2024. Most of our staff will earn between $19.00 and $24.00 per hour with the majority making $20.00. There will not be a blanket increase for the staff. • This is our biggest expense that continues to grow every year. It is also necessary to keep staffing levels high for several reasons. The turnover has become tremendous in our industry thus requiring overstaffing early in the season to maintain the requisite staffing levels throughout the season when it is more difficult to hire and train staff. In addition, the high quality service and food expected from our membership requires a greater staffing level. • The Visa staff members are highly motivated by wage and employment benefits. Offering a great wage is our best way to attract the highest caliber candidates so they do not choose other clubs over Forest Highlands.
Management Salaries:
$995.232
INCREASED This expense covers all leadership team members in the Front and Back of the House operations. The increase to 2024 ’s budget is based on a 4% overall increase and all existing managers returning and remaining in their current positions. If the increase appears higher than the 4% it is due to increases from last year or not having full leadership employment.
Kitchen Hourly Wages : INCREASED 2023- 30.1% of Revenue 2022- 25.4% of Revenue
$963,000
Kitchen Hourly Wages includes all hourly personnel, (line cooks, pantry/pastry cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers) for the Canyon and Meadow Clubhouses. Historical and YTD actual labor hours were used to project the 2024 total wages. The 2024 budget projection is based on a staffing guideline established by the Executive Chef. • Higher compensation and higher staffing levels are the contributing factor to the increases over the last few seasons. This allows us to attract and retain the best employees during the season.
Dining Room Hourly Wages : $1,022,000 INCREASED
This line includes service staff, host persons, service assistants, expeditors, and bartenders for the Canyon and Meadow clubhouses. The required hourly wages are based upon our staffing guide as well as the actual hours worked in 2023. A staff member’s rate of pay is based upon their position within our department and their tenure at the club. The Staff will now be averaging between $17.00- $22.00 per hour. - Increases are due to April & May being fully open and operational in 2024. - In October we have add 2 extra days of dinner service per week. - Catering and event labor credits will now be used in event hourly budget line in 2024. - Merit based raises for returning staff members.
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