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re: Do waiters expect to get tipped post tax?

Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:54 pm to
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
179889 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:54 pm to
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Made good money.


zactly, you got paid too much money to bring a couple plates out and refilling teas.
Posted by Cash
Vail
Member since Feb 2005
37641 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 1:59 pm to
I like how the credit card that breaks down the % of the check starts at 18% now. It list 18, 20 and 25% as if that is the norm now.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179889 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:01 pm to
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s if that is the norm now.


that's my point, norms and expectations keep curving.
Posted by dbeck
Member since Nov 2014
29454 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:05 pm to
More tips mean they can put more staff on the $2.45/hr plan.
Posted by Ryan3232
Valet driver for TD staff
Member since Dec 2008
27940 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:18 pm to
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But the cook still does his job without tips? Crazy!

because he is on salary and the servers arent. Crazy how many times thats been said!
Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
15281 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:24 pm to
I do $5 on anything less than $20.

In between $20-$75, it's all based on my service, but not more than $20.

$75-$100, I do $20.

Over $100, its greater than $20, but based on service.

All on whatever the subtotal says, I have 0 time to fiddlywink around with pre/post-tax.
This post was edited on 7/1/16 at 2:25 pm
Posted by tylerlsu2008
Monaco
Member since Jul 2015
1533 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:28 pm to
You sir are a dumbass.

The make $3/HR and the cost structure of your meal is based on that.

I recently went to Iceland, where there is no tipping, however, they pay their servers a true working wage, which is reflected in the price of your meal.
Posted by dcrews
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2011
32130 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:31 pm to
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the cooks get no tip but a person brings a plate to you makes 20%...


Then stop eating at places that have servers.

A server can make or break a dining experience. Especially at nicer restaurants. Servers that are exceptional and provide a positive experience for their customers do so because they get tipped well.

Eliminate tipping, and you'll be getting the same people serving your table that work at Wal-Mart.
Posted by Ryan3232
Valet driver for TD staff
Member since Dec 2008
27940 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:34 pm to
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A server can make or break a dining experience. Especially at nicer restaurants. Servers that are exceptional and provide a positive experience for their customers do so because they get tipped well.

Eliminate tipping, and you'll be getting the same people serving your table that work at Wal-Mart.

AMEN.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179889 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:36 pm to
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A server can make or break a dining experience.


frick u, the customer can make or break their shift. I'd destroy that a-hole a new vagina try messing up my order or bringing me cold food. I'd be damned, i'm gonna get that meal comped u heard me. fricking server don't dictate shite. I don't need a server to tell me hello extra nicely, take my order and quit flirting with me woman, i'm married and this ain't lappy lap night.
Posted by Dr RC
The Money Pit
Member since Aug 2011
61604 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:36 pm to
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we probably literally took up less than 8 minutes of your actual time?


so what you are saying is you've never been a waiter?
Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
15281 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:37 pm to
Hittin' that sauce a little early, eh?
Posted by rd280z
Richmond
Member since Jan 2007
2519 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:37 pm to
Probably not but they will appreciate if you do
Posted by dcrews
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2011
32130 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:37 pm to
Same people bitching about tipping are going to be mad when restaurants are forced to pay minimum wage to their servers, their meal is 50% more expensive, and their dining experience is absolutely terrible because Bonqueesha from Wal-Mart is the best they could find for $8/hr.

Not sure if it was answered in the previous pages, but it doesn't sound like the OP has ever waited tables.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
91871 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:37 pm to
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Eliminate tipping, and you'll be getting the same people serving your table that work at Wal-Mart.


That is patently false but whatever. There are plenty of people who work in a service field and provide adequate service for a fixed amount of compensation. There are also plenty of countries where tipping is unnecessary and service at restaurants is fine.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179889 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:38 pm to
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so what you are saying is you've never been a waiter?



no but i've eaten out so i'm very qualified on the process.
Posted by Breauxsif
Member since May 2012
23218 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:38 pm to
Storied Bartender

Then you can run into this fine chap.
Posted by dcrews
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2011
32130 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:38 pm to
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i'm married and this ain't lappy lap night.


What pasture did you find the cow that was desperate enough to accept your marriage proposal?
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
93541 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:39 pm to
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There are also plenty of countries where tipping is unnecessary and service at restaurants is fine.



like just about everywhere but the US
Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
15281 posts
Posted on 7/1/16 at 2:40 pm to
quote:

Same people bitching about tipping are going to be mad when restaurants are forced to pay minimum wage to their servers, their meal is 50% more expensive, and their dining experience is absolutely terrible because Bonqueesha from Wal-Mart is the best they could find for $8/hr.


None of this is true. I've been to many family owned restaurants/bars where the servers, bartenders, waitresses are all paid minimum wage plus tips or even WELL ABOVE minimum wage plus tips and the food/drinks are NOT 50% more expensive.

And the service is better in most cases than a 2.13/hr server or bartender just working for tips.

It helps these places be more selective in the hiring process.
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