2007-02-04 01:00:48 · 25 answers · asked by kawoo 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
The customary tip for buffet service is 10% of your total bill. Remember someone seats you, brings you something to drink, checks on you, provides drinks refills, brings you the check and in some cases handles the payment transaction for you, and then someone removes the dirty dishes and cleans off the table.
2007-02-04 01:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evidently, none of you have ever worked in a restaurant before! (except for the 20% guy, good answer). Regardless of what type of dining establishment you go to (buffet or full service) you should always have a percentage in your mind (this should range between 15-18% to start with). As you progress through your meal, you can subtract from or add to that percentage based on guest interactions, food/wine knowledge, general friendliness, and helpfulness. Now you see, where the difference is made between buffet and full service.
You need to remember that these servers make $2.89 an hour (or less) in most cases and they live off of their tips. Trust me, you do not want to convert to a system like Europe, where servers make $9-$10 an hour and don't care whether you get good service or crap service! (That's why you don't see any training in the fine art of Austailian tableside service Chloe!)
I also would support a decision for leaving no tip if the service is absolutely horrid. Keep in mind what the server can control and can't. I've seen way too many people walk out without tipping a great server who had no control over the temperature that the guests steak was cooked or how long it took to get to the table.
2007-02-04 02:54:47 · answer #2 · answered by deltasigjrabbit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend leaving a tip if the waitress is responsible for feeling your drinks or a busboy is cleaning your table. I would usually leave $1.00 per person up to $5.00 max. The people working at restaurants are usually working really hard for a very low wage. This is for buffet style eating, in a restaurant that is full service I would recommend leaving between 10 and 20% depending on the service.
2007-02-04 01:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by Just Wondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's still appropriate but not if the service is horrid! I love my Chinese buffet and tip well every time since the service is wonderful, however, I also like Italian and the service there is the worst I have ever experienced. Since I go mainly for the taste I still have to go where my stomach says to go. But I tip with reciprocity in mind. You treat me right, I'll treat you right. Some may say that's wrong that you need to think about the cook who expects a portion of the tips, I say phooey! If the waiter or waitress is worthless then fire them. They say "you get what you pay for", well the door swings both ways baby! You also "pay for what you get"! Don't feel guilty, most buffets forget about customer service!
2007-02-04 01:40:04 · answer #4 · answered by delux_version 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tip should be based on the quality of the service and the food. What are you rewarding otherwise?
The expected tip rate depends on what country you are in. In Australia we do not have a culture of tipping as we have wage standards. While it is not expected, people choose to tip of they have enjoyed their meal.
In America a couple of years ago it was reported that an Australian was put in jail for not tipping because it is compulsory. They were jailed on the basis that they had refused to pay for their meal and were stealing from the poorly paid staff. The Aussie had paid for the meal but said they had received terrible service, so refused to tip. Staff should be paid reasonable wages straight up and the tip be a bonus for a good job.
2007-02-04 01:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by Chloe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I leave 10% at a buffet.
2007-02-04 01:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically depending on the buffet cost i leave $2 to 3 for each person at the table. if i'm by myself and i get exceptional service i have left $5. be generous, it's good karma!
2007-02-04 16:36:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how good the service was and how satisfied were you. I suggest giving at least 10% IF you enjoyed yourself in the buffet. Nevertheless, it's upto you.
2007-02-04 01:10:41 · answer #8 · answered by koala_beng 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you are and how fancy it is. But I put 10% for any buffet I go to.
2007-02-04 03:56:48 · answer #9 · answered by Renji 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the tip is $1 dollar per person if you liked the service, and also if there were many drink refills you might want to give a little more.
2007-02-04 02:48:54 · answer #10 · answered by maccaroni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋