Restaurant Tipping

[DarthMole]

i don't tip every where and when i do it depends on the budget how much i spent and if the food and service was good or medicor I am setting tip aside for our cct meal and that seems to be the only one im gona do tips at.

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[gacsmom]

I know I'm in the minority, but you have to work very hard to earn my 15% otherwise it's around 10 - 12%. Lots of people think I'm cheap, but I worked in the service industry in crappy jobs while I went to college to get a better job so I could make more money. You would never get tipped at KFC, yet I took your order (even though they came up to the counter), lots of times go in the back and help make the food, sometimes not, just depended on how many of us were on, got it ready for you and then many, many times had to clean up the garbage because lots of people don't put their stuff in the garbage and then I cleaned your table. I worked in a small chinese restaurant and the tips were minimal. I think 10 - 15% is fine, but would never tip 20% unless it was around christmas and just wanted to do something nice.

 

[ArchOwl]

Wow, I honestly thought tipping was so commonplace as to be non-controversial. Guess I was wrong!

 

[blackjackdelta]

Wow, I honestly thought tipping was so commonplace as to be non-controversial. Guess I was wrong!

I have to join you...I guess I was wrong. Different strokes for different folks.

Jack

 

[DisneytheKid]

We do the standard 18-20% for sit down locations and don't tip for counter service

 

[disneychrista]

Some servers make as little as $2 an hour.

Not at Disneyland. They all make at least $8/hr.

I do not tip a % because, in all honesty, the cost of my meal has very little to do with how much work the server has to do. How is my $20 steak more work than a $10 burger?

 

[stayhomemom77]

Wow! Lots of responses...thanks!

Here in BC I think 15-20% is standard...that's what we do anyway.

I was wondering if the tip amounts were listed on the receipt in DLR like they are in WDW. There would be the dollar amount for 18% of the bill and the dollar amount for 20% of the bill. I found that fantastically helpful. Do they do that in California too?

I hate calculating the tip at the table, it's nice to have that spelled out as a baseline and then I can leave what I feel is earned based on the service provided.

Thanks again all!

 

[DisneytheKid]

I also tell the server what I think of the service and will go out of my way to tell the Lead the good, bad and the ugly. Nothing improves without feedback and compliments go along way. I do do things a bit different at club 33 though.
Jack

Jack,

I'm in complete agreement with you. Positive feedback can do absolute wonders. Same thing for negative... Nothings going to change if you dont speak up

 

[interstate70s]

I had several jobs as a server back in college, I wouldn't say tipping is controversal, its so customery that customers tips were accounted for in my wage. My hourly wage from my employer was 2.65. Min wage at the time was 5.50. Many States allow this. A servers job is to take care and of you from the time you sit down until you leave. I personally think that warents a tip, they 'll always be a few out there that don 't. I would caution people who choose to low ball or forgo the standard tip at restaurants they frequent. You "ll get a reputation with the servers and you never know what might end up in your food. Some servers are more honorable than others, and the vast majority that I worked with were, but... as a rule of thumb I wouldn't mess with people that handle your food.

 

[disneychrista]

I was wondering if the tax amounts were listed on the receipt in DLR like they are in WDW.

Yes the tax amount will be on the reciept. Double this amount for your tip & you will be tipping 15.5%.

 

[Lucille1963]

From my experience in the service industry, the reason included tips on large parties was 18% instead of a more standard 15% was because the tip amount was based on the pre-tax price, where most people tip on the total including tax.

i don't tip every where and when i do it depends on the budget how much i spent and if the food and service was good or medicor I am setting tip aside for our cct meal and that seems to be the only one im gona do tips at.

Please realize that when you don't tip, not only does the server not make money, it most likely means they paid others money for you to eat. Tips at many restaurants are distributed among other members of the staff (like bartenders, food runners and bus boys) and they are not based upon what the server makes. They pay them them whether you tip them. When you stiff them you might as well be going into the back and taking money out of their wallet.

 

[Desert Dwellers]

I tip 15% at breakfast and lunch, 20% for dinner.

 

[Happy 2 B Me]

Being a food server a LONG time ago I know the importance of making tips. Notice I said MAKING. If you are not doing a good job at your work place would be be rewarded? A server only needs to bring a smile, a good additude, and proper service when they service my table. We are generous tippers. Now let me say if you forgot to leave your bad mood at the door, lose air -- as in sigh when I ask a question about the menu, forget to bring enough untesils, forget drinks, forget condiments, I am going to think it must be contagious and I am going to forget to give you a nice tip. I would still leave a minor tip with a note to manager on ticket explaining why I tipped what I did.

I would also like to state that should you get a steak that is not fired to the correct standard as what you requested -- that is in no way a reflection on the wait staff. I have been know to leave a nice size gift for our waiter. A server requesting a new steak well is like playing sussian roulette -- some chefs take that time to yell at the waiter. In this case the waiter is due over 20% in my book.

Anyway no flames--

To Jade you are a sweet heart and I know by reading your reviews you do tip at table service. I think the one poster may have just misread.

I remember when the IRS put the amount made at restaurant as the standard on what is paid via tips to the IRS. I think that amount is 10%. You can also keep track of what you make every night -- deducting the tips paid by waiter to bus, bartender, cook , ktichen staff and use that as your actual tips earned. Most use the stand amount as it is way less then even missing a tip on count of bad service or just forgetful patron. It averages out so a missed tip would not be a huge impact -nor would it take money out of their wallets. Remember no burning me at the stakes or steaks -- sorry couldn't help myself.

From my experience in the service industry, the reason included tips on large parties was 18% instead of a more standard 15% was because the tip amount was based on the pre-tax price, where most people tip on the total including tax.




Please realize that when you don't tip, not only does the server not make money, it most likely means they paid others money for you to eat. Tips at many restaurants are distributed among other members of the staff (like bartenders, food runners and bus boys) and they are not based upon what the server makes. They pay them them whether you tip them. When you stiff them you might as well be going into the back and taking money out of their wallet.

 

[disneychrista]

I tip 15% at breakfast and lunch, 20% for dinner.

This is what I don't get. The servers at breakfast & lunch work just has hard as those at dinner but you are only tip them about half, due to tipping less as a % of your meal & your meal likely costing less at those times.

 

[Happy 2 B Me]

I think the reasoning is tables turn over faster at breakfasts and lunches. Dinner you usually get 1 turn over where as lunch and breakfast you can get 4 to even 5 different groups per table.

At dinner patrons have wine -- appy- + maybe even a soup or salad--main-- after dinner coffee-- and desert. This all takes longer. Even though the bill is larger in general the tables do not roll over near as fast. So you only have maybe half the tables to EARN that tip Vs the other meals of the say.

This is what I don't get. The servers at breakfast & lunch work just has hard as those at dinner but you are only tip them about half, due to tipping less as a % of your meal & your meal likely costing less at those times.

 

[idkmybffminnie]

Not at Disneyland. They all make at least $8/hr.

I do not tip a % because, in all honesty, the cost of my meal has very little to do with how much work the server has to do. How is my $20 steak more work than a $10 burger?

I'm with you. servers do make minimum wage at the least and if they aren't then they need to call labor board. I work at a licensed starbucks where we aren't allowed to accept tips and I work just as hard as servers pleasing our customers with whatever they want. if I'm already getting paid a base wage, why should I expect more? tipping to me is a bonus for that server going that extra mile for their customer but I am not a picky person and I don't ask for anything extra from my server. I do tip but based on what I think is fair for that service.

 

[stubby]

I have worked in the food service industry. I made great money waiting tables. Many times more than I would have made at minimum wage. With that being said...California is one of the few states that MUST pay minimum wage to servers. Tips are just that...tips. If they don't do their job then I feel they don't deserve that tip.

 

[Lucille1963]

I remember when the IRS put the amount made at restaurant as the standard on what is paid via tips to the IRS. I think that amount is 10%. You can also keep track of what you make every night -- deducting the tips paid by waiter to bus, bartender, cook , ktichen staff and use that as your actual tips earned. Most use the stand amount as it is way less then even missing a tip on count of bad service or just forgetful patron. It averages out so a missed tip would not be a huge impact -nor would it take money out of their wallets. Remember no burning me at the stakes or steaks -- sorry couldn't help myself.

To clarify, where I worked, which may not be typical, but was not unusual, bartenders got 10% of the liquor bill, and bus boys and runners tips were based on how many tables whether they tipped or not, and Uncle Sam took his cut too. So if a customer didn't tip, as the waitress I was still responsible for giving money to others based upon the check. Right out of my wallet essentially. It had to come from somewhere.

You're absolutely right that it didn't make a huge impact on what I made overall, but I think it is fair to mention to people who don't tip that it does effect others more than they might think.

 

[Desert Dwellers]

I think the reasoning is tables turn over faster at breakfasts and lunches. Dinner you usually get 1 turn over where as lunch and breakfast you can get 4 to even 5 different groups per table.

At dinner patrons have wine -- appy- + maybe even a soup or salad--main-- after dinner coffee-- and desert. This all takes longer. Even though the bill is larger in general the tables do not roll over near as fast. So you only have maybe half the tables to EARN that tip Vs the other meals of the say.

True. Breakfast and lunch -- one plate, 30 minutes. Dinner -- wine, salad, entree, dessert, after dinner coffee, the level of service is quite different.

 

[Started With a Mouse]

Easy as this: Double the pre-tax amount, and move the decimal. Round up to the nearest dollar. There is your tip. Absolutely appalled that someone would not leave a tip. Put yourself in the wait staff's shoes. They depend on that $ as part of their salary. We are all human, we have a bad day. They are trying their best. How do you know something devastating hasn't happened to your server prior to their shift and they still had to show up for work. They have bills, they have DLR they don't just show up and clock in. Parking off-site, waiting for a shuttle, go to wardrobe, etc. If you can't tip, go to counter service.