How Low Would Pay Go If Minimum Wage Law Were To Be Abolished Like The GOP Wants?

[theKed]

45. Careful, there.

The host/hostess serves a vital function, seating guests in sections at a controlled pace so each server is able to properly serve the tables they have, keeping track of reservations, and so on.

The bartender makes all the drinks for that server and all the other servers, so that they aren't tripping over each other making their own drinks (and slowing down service to everybody in the process)

The bussers clear the tables for the servers, so they are able to direct more of their time to giving you the best dining experience, and allowing you to get a table more quickly.

The kitchen (if it's a restaurant that tips out the kitchen staff - not all do) aren't taking it easy back there. They're cooking for lots of people, in a gruelling environment, and getting your food out quickly and to the table hot.

Even the managers might qualify for some of that tip. They coordinate all those different aspects of the restaurant labour and smooth over any difficulties during the service.

Each and every one of those people contributes to your dinner experience. Should you just tip the face that shows up at your table? Why just them, because they smiled and said "have a nice night"? Is it because those others "make more money"? The bussers, host(esses), and bartenders sure don't. And when you include those tips into their take-home, servers are often the best paid person in the restaurant...if they aren't, they are probably not very good at their job (or should look into working at a restaurant that gets customers through the door)