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In reply to the discussion: Waitress Who Posted No-Tip Receipt From “Pastor” Customer Fired From Job [View all]druidity33
(6,929 posts)I've worked with food and in Restaurants for about 20 years as a server, dishwasher, bartender, busser, bouncer, host, prep cook, cook, etc.
If it's the difference between an empty table and a 10% tip... we'll take the tip. Especially if it's a low maintenance order. Sometimes as a server you get sent home if it's not busy enough. That table of retirees might justify your employment.
The last restaurant i worked in had a 3-5PM gig where they served a short menu at lower prices (smaller portions) and they had a crew of regular customers who came in twice a week, dropped their dime, had a drink and were out the door before the actual dinner rush. Mostly retirees, never more than a 10% tip, but i'd walk out of there with $60 from 2 hours on guaranteed tables. Which is potentially better then a dead Tuesday or a Friday where i get sent home because there aren't enough reservations to justify a 3rd waiter.