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Bleeding Red · 02-08-2005, 11:16 AM

Now, for the other side.

I waited tables for 10 years - in a corporate family restaurant and in a sole-proprietorship mom & pop joint.

I like to think that I was good at it and gave reasonable service. There were a few 0 tippers in my time, but like most jobs, there were good days and bad ones.

I think this board reflects most of the public. 10-15% is the norm for regular, kind, service. Also Know that your 10-15% tip is appreciated.

Leaving a penny or a nickel or a dime is rude & petty. If the service was bad, leave nothing and say the service was bad. Here's an idea, if the service starts out bad, try letting your waiter in on it, he/she may try to improve quickly. (I have returned the nuckel to patrons hands saying that they need the money more than I do. Also, I have had patrons who will put a stack of toonies on the table and inform me that they will take away a toonie with each error or minute that they felt I was slow. I told them to keep their money too.)

Remember, your waiter is not responsible for the wait outside for a seat or delays in the kitchen. If the place is busy it busy and you will have to wait. If you want seperate bills, ask before hand. Many places do not have the technology to separate a bill after the order has been put through. In many places the waiter has to tip the cook, busser, dishwasher, bartender, & host (mostly in these places the tip is pooled) so your 10% goes a long way. People who serve booze get paid less than minimum wage because they get tips. In Ontario the min wage is $6.85 for waiters, $7.15 for everyone else.

There is no excuse for rude service!!! (If I could to this job day in and day out with a smile, so can you!) no tip and let the manager in on it!

I leave you with a few more thoughts. 1- Try picturing yourself in the job. 2- remember, they handle your food! I have never spit in anyones food or drink, but I have seen others do it! and wait staff remember - we remember who the good tippers were and who stiffed us.

02-08-2005, 11:16 AM	#45
Bleeding Red Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	Now, for the other side. I waited tables for 10 years - in a corporate family restaurant and in a sole-proprietorship mom & pop joint. I like to think that I was good at it and gave reasonable service. There were a few 0 tippers in my time, but like most jobs, there were good days and bad ones. I think this board reflects most of the public. 10-15% is the norm for regular, kind, service. Also Know that your 10-15% tip is appreciated. Leaving a penny or a nickel or a dime is rude & petty. If the service was bad, leave nothing and say the service was bad. Here's an idea, if the service starts out bad, try letting your waiter in on it, he/she may try to improve quickly. (I have returned the nuckel to patrons hands saying that they need the money more than I do. Also, I have had patrons who will put a stack of toonies on the table and inform me that they will take away a toonie with each error or minute that they felt I was slow. I told them to keep their money too.) Remember, your waiter is not responsible for the wait outside for a seat or delays in the kitchen. If the place is busy it busy and you will have to wait. If you want seperate bills, ask before hand. Many places do not have the technology to separate a bill after the order has been put through. In many places the waiter has to tip the cook, busser, dishwasher, bartender, & host (mostly in these places the tip is pooled) so your 10% goes a long way. People who serve booze get paid less than minimum wage because they get tips. In Ontario the min wage is $6.85 for waiters, $7.15 for everyone else. There is no excuse for rude service!!! (If I could to this job day in and day out with a smile, so can you!) no tip and let the manager in on it! I leave you with a few more thoughts. 1- Try picturing yourself in the job. 2- remember, they handle your food! I have never spit in anyones food or drink, but I have seen others do it! and wait staff remember - we remember who the good tippers were and who stiffed us.