NYC Restaurants Employ Overseas Zoom Cashiers for 3.75 USD per hour 

New York City, known for its diverse culinary scene, is now making headlines for a different reason. Several restaurants, including Sansan Ramen and Sansan Chicken in Long Island City, have employed virtual cashiers who work remotely from the Philippines via Zoom. These cashiers, greeting customers and taking orders through video calls, are reportedly paid $3.75 per hour.

The restaurant owners stated that it allows them to cut costs and offer competitive prices to customers. They also add that the virtual cashiers are paid a fair wage based on the standards of living in the Philippines.

The use of virtual cashiers from overseas is a relatively new in the restaurant industry, and its long-term impact remains to be seen.

As this practice continues to gain attention, the future of work and labor practices in the restaurant industry and beyond are in the spotlight.