[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Nobody said working is easy. Go into the back room and watch the cook, dishwasher , busboy. They likely work just as hard as waitstaff. They likely work at minimum wage. Are you going to be generous to them and tip them also?

Also, I sense that waitstaff job is becoming easier. Yes, they take the order, but often the food is delivered by a runner who has no idea how you wanted delivery, extra butter, plate, drink refreshment, etc. Many take the order on electronic devices, so they have no interaction with the kitchen staff
Bills are electronic based upon their input. Taxes automatically added as are tips which may or may not be on the bill including taxes. Often you are asked to
do your own payment on table machines. This allows waitstaff to take on more customers.

The back staff typically receive a portion of the wait staff's tips...