I just started waiting tables at macaroni grill and am also an opera singer. Part of the reason I wanted to work there was so I could sing. I have sung a couple of times now, but have not recieved any tips for singing, which I have been told is often done. Does anyone have any tips as to how to get tips for singing? I think the customers dont know that they can, or where they would give it to me. There isnt really anywhere I can think of to put a tip jar. Someone suggested I print cards that say "tips appreciated". Any mac grill current or past singer/waiters have any tips on getting tips? :)
2007-07-13 11:33:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I am a professional opera singer, trained at a top music school for 4 years of college.
2007-07-13 11:34:35 · update #1
I have to say that I was just at the Macaroni Grill on the Fourth, and there was an amazing singer that sang to my daughter for her birthday. I was so blown away that I was speechless. All I could mutter was thank you when she (or maybe, you) were done. But I honestly never thought to tip the singer. The waitress however, got a hefty tip, and maybe she should have shared at least a little with the singer?
(Wolf Road location...)
2007-07-13 12:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 04:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at the macaroni grill and there are a few waiters/waitresses that sing for birthdays. As far as I know, none of them expect to get tipped (although I would imagine that they would love it if it did happen...) or do it for that matter because they expect a tip for a customer. Like someone who commented on this said, I agree with the fact that macaroni grill is definitely not the place to start a singing career or a place to get recognition for it. It's a corporate restaurant that enjoys profit more than truly caring about their employees or the desires of the customers.
Like all waiters/waitresses, singing for birthdays is something to be expected of you if your customer has a birthday/anniversary etc. For a server, esp if you're not a truly amazing singer, it is degrading going over to a table and singing for them but it's part of the job. But if you are a professional opera singer, get a job where you are appreciated, not a place where you won't get recognition for your amazing talent.
2007-07-13 13:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 21:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by raub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Places like Macaroni Grill are corporate owned and you can be fired for handing out cards that solicit tips. Also the type of people who frequent Macaroni Grill are not used to a luxury of a singing waiter (just note the above answers.) I would recommend hiring yourself outside of work (weddings, private parties, etc.) I would look first to upscale restaurants. Maybe look for a brunch place to express your talent. We have a guitarist & singer every Sunday. Maybe that's something you can do.
2007-07-13 12:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jakarta Worker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I for one get completely uncomfortable when there is a roving musician (or belly dancer, guitarist, serenade, etc.) at a restaurant. I would rather be left alone. It is really awkward to reach into your wallet to give a tip, so I feel bad whether I do or don't. But I usually don't, even if it is a wonderful performance. (I'm not cheap, just shy) If you want a career singing, a restaurant isn't the place to go for it. And opera singing can be such a loud voice, I wouldn't appreciate it so close to my dinner. Plus, we are living in a culture where nearly everyone wants a tip for what they do, so it's nice to just be entertained with no expectations sometimes.
2007-07-13 12:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been to Macaroni Grill several times where there was an opera singer. I never even thought of tipping them. Sorry. I tip my server and that's about it. I just feel it's part of the "experience" of dining there.
2007-07-16 10:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by justjenn54321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want appreciation for your singing talent Macaroni Grill probably isn't the greatest place. Try being rediculously polite and thoughtful, that's what always gets me to leave a better tip. Make a demo tape and send it to the powers that be if you want to make a living using your voice.
2007-07-13 11:40:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sinnistergrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Singing teachers will cost money and can be expensive so they're not for everyone. Singing can be learned so it's not an "either you have it or you don't" kind of thing.
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2016-04-30 17:55:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let us discourage the tipping system instead of spreading it. Let's not start tipping bank tellers, Wal-Mart greeters, super-market check out clerks, doctor's receptionists, restaurant cashiers, restaurant hostesses (who show you to your seat), traffic policemen, and singers.
2007-07-17 10:47:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋