[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Plinker

Consider two evenings out for a couple.
Evening #1 is at Texas Roadhouse with a total bill of $80. The service was very good and the tip is $16.
Evening #2 is at Stirrups in Ocala with a total bill of $250. The service was very good and the tip is $50.
I chose these two restaurants as we have eaten at both.
As the amount of work at each location to serve us was the same, why would the tips be so different? Also, do you tip $8 on a $40 bottle of wine and $16 on a $80 bottle of wine?
It makes no sense. Why not come up with a standard tip amount without considering the amount spent? Instead, consider the amount of work involved. If you experience truly superb service, then leave more.
Please don’t answer by saying if you can afford to eat at an expensive restaurant you can afford the larger tip.

The commission on a Jaguar will be much higher than the commission on a Toyota even though the Toyota salesperson will have to work harder to make the sale. Maybe life ain't fair but it's understandable.

Want a new system, maybe $17/hour plus $20/table? Makes sense to me. Let me know when you open your restaurant and I'll give it a try.