My fiancee and I went to a gorgeous NYC restaurant. When we got our bill at the end of the night there was a line to add the server's gratuity along with a line to add gratuity for the "capitan". Who is this "capitan" and how much would have been an appropriate tip?
2007-01-25 02:32:53 · 3 answers · asked by RC 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The captain is the the person in charge of the waitstaff, and likely the person who seated you. At most restaurants this person is paid a decent wage and is not dependent on tips. However, many tipping guides suggest tipping 5% of the checkl. Some people also slip a bill to him as a means of being seated more quickly.
This is certainly not someone who it is obligatory to tip. However, if you plan to return to the restaurant, tipping the captain may get you better service the next time you visit.
2007-01-26 06:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E. relies upon on how strong the service become. If the waiter/waitress become attentive, courteous, and punctual, then that's in direction of the 20% variety. If the service become undesirable, then perchance even below the 15%. you won't be able to carry such issues because the known or temp of food adverse to them, although.
2016-12-03 00:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is funny you ask this, I was watching Curb your Enthusiasm on HBO, and Larry David did not tip the Captain. I guess you give the captain the same amount as the server!
2007-01-26 03:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by pixie1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋