Submitted by Waitress (not verified) on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 3:07pm.
Holidays are here and with money flying out your pocket faster than normal it seems simple to save a few bucks by skimping your servers tip a bit, WRONG! Remember they don't receive a Christmas bonus or paid holidays and most make between 2.75-5 bucks an hour. If you cant afford to tip properly then you need to rethink what your ordering.
And for those large groups... be appreciative, say I have a six table section (most have 4 tables) and your group of twelve is occupying three of my four seat tables remember that I cant turn tables as fast and bring in as many customers to my section because your there. I will go the extra mile for your group not only because its my job but I am honestly trying to make as much money off your group as possible. So with us both knowing I did a good job I then struggle, to add 18% gratuity or trust that you have recognized the efforts I went through for your group and tip accordingly. I have enough pride in my job that I never add the 18% but please don't make me regret having you there.
Be fair to your servers!
Holidays are here and with money flying out your pocket faster than normal it seems simple to save a few bucks by skimping your servers tip a bit, WRONG! Remember they don't receive a Christmas bonus or paid holidays and most make between 2.75-5 bucks an hour. If you cant afford to tip properly then you need to rethink what your ordering.
And for those large groups... be appreciative, say I have a six table section (most have 4 tables) and your group of twelve is occupying three of my four seat tables remember that I cant turn tables as fast and bring in as many customers to my section because your there. I will go the extra mile for your group not only because its my job but I am honestly trying to make as much money off your group as possible. So with us both knowing I did a good job I then struggle, to add 18% gratuity or trust that you have recognized the efforts I went through for your group and tip accordingly. I have enough pride in my job that I never add the 18% but please don't make me regret having you there.