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In reply to the discussion: A restaurant in Texas is about to find out [View all]madville
(7,413 posts)43. Pooling tips is a common practice
It reduces staff fighting over the best sections and customers and provides a consistent allocation of tips across the entire waitstaff.
If there are 5 servers working a shift and they all know theyll average a $150 tip distribution for an evening shift, it makes their pay more predictable and work less stressful. Otherwise its just luck of the draw, one server could make $300 and the other make $0, thats not fair.
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Finally! A restraunt besides McDonalds, Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A that I can boycott.
marble falls
Jul 2023
#10
If someone doesn't have the common courtesy to call in when they aren't going to show up
MichMan
Jul 2023
#49
It may not be illegal in all states. For instance, Texas is the only state that does not require
3Hotdogs
Jul 2023
#22
And I wonder why they have any employees. There are. "Help Wanted" signs all over the U.S.
3Hotdogs
Jul 2023
#23
Be fine with me, but I suspect many servers wouldn't like a pay cut plus being taxed on all of it.
MichMan
Jul 2023
#37
Not believing this until I see verified evidence. I trust social media as far I could toss Musk/Zuck
Celerity
Jul 2023
#50