ORLANDO, Fla. — Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Orlando, the indoor entertainment complex off Universal Boulevard, has increased its minimum wage.
What You Need To Know
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games announces starting wage increase
- The company has bumped starting wages to $17.50 an hour for FOH/entertainment and $19 an hour for BOH/culinary
- The company says its committed to offering competitive wages in Central Florida area
- RELATED: Universal Orlando raising starting pay to $17 an hour
The new hourly rates, effective immediately, are $17.50 for front-of-house/entertainment positions, and $19 for back-of-house/culinary positions, the complex announced Monday. Previously, those positions had a starting wage of $16 and $17, respectively.
In a news release, the company said the wage increase is part of its commitment to providing workers with competitive wages.
"At Andretti, we are committed to providing our employees with industry-leading wages, benefits and opportunities," Andretti Indoor Karting managing member Eddie Hamann said in a statement. "This increased rate will help provide competitive wages for all current and future employees, while also helping to attract the most highly skilled candidates for around the area."
The company also offers a number of benefits to full-time employees, including health insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan.
With the move, Andretti Indoor Karting becomes the latest Orlando attraction to raise its starting pay for workers. In February, Universal Orlando announced it would raise its minimum wage to $17 an hour starting in June.
Andretti Indoor Karting, which opened opened in 2017, features a multi-level indoor race track, virtual reality, arcade games, bowling, laser tag, and more. Plans are in place to open new locations in other states, including North Carolina and Texas, in the next year.
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