We have a small family restaurant and planning to open a bigger one. Right now, I just put all the tips in a jar and distribute it evenly to everyone who worked that day.
What is the correct way of doing it?
2007-07-20 09:31:44 · 14 answers · asked by Argentinito 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
7/21/2007
I appreciate all your suggestions, but please try to refrain to the actual question.
How to control tips? What is the best system or method to control them.
Thank you for your time
2007-07-21 09:32:40 · update #1
Most waitresses don't like the idea of sharing tips because they believe that they worked that hard for their money. In the resturaunt I worked at the manager watched the waitress count her tips at the end of the night and took 10% for the bussers. In some places both the cook and the hostess are "tipped out" also. I would suggest that you determine how much is fair to take out of each waitresses tips say they make $100 and you ask for 30% that's $30 and you divide it between those "other" positions as you see fit. I worked in all the positions in a resturaunt. Generally the hostess and the cook gets paid a lot more by the hour so they don't necessarily need the tips but it's always nice to be appreciated and get a few extra dollars.
Good Luck with your expansion.
2007-07-20 09:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, servers have bad days sometimes and dont have the opportunity to hide in their cubicles. They have to face the world after a bad test at school, a fight with their husband, or lousy kids. And, most things that people dock their server tips for are not the server's fault. The problems that go on behind the scenes (temp out of an item that can't be found to be restocked, a big party's ticket got put in ahead of your 2 top) account for most time delays, which in turn makes your server cranky since they want to get your food out to you and you fed and out the door as fast as they can. Being a good tipper can go the other way too; servers are people too, they remember you. Just think about that next time you sit down at a restaurant that you tipped less than the normal 15% or above. And if you tip 20% or over, not only will they remember you, they will do their part to treat you even better.
2016-05-18 21:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's going to be a sit-down place let the waitresses keep their tips. But do have a 'tip-out' (set a percentage of either total tips or based on sales) for the bussers and any food runners. This does require a certain amount of honor but not as much as you'd think. Bussers and food runners figure out real quick who's cheating them and they will take their sweet time helping the server who's shorting them.
2007-07-20 10:23:22 · answer #3 · answered by LX V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so , it's not fair to a worker who, takes on more tables or even gave better service. The tip that is left on the table should be for the person that earned it.
The only time i had shared tips was during St patty's day in savannah we had so many people in and out just buying beer. Its a very big event stayed busy all day,That the system had worked for the crew for that day only.
2007-07-20 09:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a family restaurant where all are kin?If not the tips belong to the waitress that they were given to.People tip the person that gives the service.Some make more than others.No they should keep their own tips.It will encourage the slower worker to work harder if they don't get good tips now.Work good waitresses and waiters that will make the customers return.
2007-07-20 09:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much a person tips is a direct reflection on the service they received. Let each person keep their own tips.
If I have to share my tips with everybody, why should I make any effort to provide outstanding service?
If I know that tips are shared, I only leave 10% MAXIMUM. If I know my server gets my tip I leave 15% for average service and more for outstanding service.
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2007-07-20 12:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no way! each server should have a number/letter/etc. assigned to them that they use to input orders into the system or into the cash register. if you dont have a computer system, have them write their number on their receipts. keep a bunch of manilla envelopes by the register and label them w/each servers name. put their tips in their folder and at the end of the night, they get what they earned. i waited tables for 3 yrs and i would have quit the first day if the money that i worked for was given to other people. if one server busts their behind all night and gets lots of tables (money for you) and lots of tips (money that should be for them) and another server does half the business, why should they get the same amount of money???
2007-07-20 09:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by jen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What your doing is unfair. When I leave a tip, the amount is judged by the kind of service we have received. If we had a server that did an outstanding job, why should he/she be forced to share the tip? You need to check to see if what your doing is even legal.
2007-07-20 16:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waitresses earn their tips by their good service. A good way- let them keep what they have been given. I dont know about the policy for cooks and other staff, its up to you. If one waitress is not getting enough tips, it is an incentive for them to get better at their jobs and provide better service, which in the end is better for your business. Win-win.
2007-07-20 15:58:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I owned a day spa where people tipped (on credit cards) similar to a restaurant. At the end of the day, we separated the receipts which had each employees name on it & everyone got what was inteded for them.
2007-07-20 09:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋