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Originally Posted by MX rider
It's not that simple. They usually have to share part of the tips with the bussers and kitchen.
Plus they won't make good tips for 8 straight hours. Only during the busy time.
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But, they may do way better. And, I would think handling only 5 tables in an hour is pretty slow. As far as tip sharing or pooling, there are other establishments and jobs, so they can choose. Plus, remember all the Other tipped employees who also put money in the pool. There could be some big winners in there to claim a share of. Things may not be all gloom and doom for waitstaff like we've been lead to believe. I remember one waiter in a more upscale restaurant. I noticed his gold Rolex President and remarked on it. He grinned and assured me it was real. He told me he loved his job. Lots of big business folk, each trying to order the most expensive stuff and trying to be the biggest tipper.