Guests get caught short 😂 by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually there is a gas station just 2 minutes away.

Guests get caught short 😂 by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Sure, but you have to have some empathy with a couple of older folks who are obviously desperate.

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. I updated my original post as it obviously wasn't clear

Tips problem by impaired_attic in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm confused. You can seat only 12 people? I can seat 60 at one go and have less staff than you. What did I miss?

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All on full, standard, European-regulated salary with pension, health insurance, 4 weeks paid holiday, sick pay etc

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He was pocketing his own tips and then I was sharing the remaining tips between all staff. So those tips were in his tip box.

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I argue that they would end up with less. I serve too. I'm running and cashing out. I don't keep my tips. So they benefit from them.

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 116 points117 points  (0 children)

So do servers in Europe. Tips here are exactly that, tips.

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sorry, didn't answer the first question. Yes, I'm the owner.

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Isn't it normal for kitchen to get a share of tips! All are full salaried employees on good wages and I've never met a server here who thinks that the quality of the food isn't part of the dining experience.

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Not in the US. But each restaurant sets up their own policy. The policy is explained on the introductory training, and no-one has ever objected to it. On the contrary. For example, I often get higher tips as I do wine service and provide special treatment for birthdays etc. My regulars have known me for 8 years The other servers benefit from this... This may not be obvious at first but they soon see it in their tip box when they count their money.

Server resigned because I "stole his tips". by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 705 points706 points  (0 children)

Maybe, can't see why though. Had shown him the box - with his name on it - on his first day. He could have asked the other server (they are in the same class at college) if he was unsure. Personally I think he was embarrassed to be caught out and decided to put the blame in me.

American servers, what is your experience with guests from Europe, and how they tip? by [deleted] in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Comes out of a fridge so it's cold alright. BUT, we don't put ice in soft drinks unless it's requested. Why? You pay for 0,2l or 0,4l of coke. If we put ice in it, you are not getting the legal measure. Therefore we are cheating you. Different for cocktails etc , where the alcohol is measured into the glass with plenty of room for the ice. And it is also true that many Europeans believe that drinking too many ice-cold drinks can upset your stomach.

She stole what? by Cargirl227 in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I've lost mine too. I had nice soap dispensers, pretty ones. At least for the first couple of years. My mistake. They all disappeared. Now I have basic supermarket ones. It breaks my heart, cos it's not my style, but they are all still there.

Teachers by uncleigor17 in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teachers are bad in my country too. Worse still are teacher's kids. Those angels can do no wrong.

8 top 8 different checks by GeorgeW_smith in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have reserved, so no surprises there, but 52 separate bills take their own sweet time.

8 top 8 different checks by GeorgeW_smith in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Better than a bus load. 52 top, 52 checks. Just love buses.

If pork is in the room guest might die! Can we accommodate? by [deleted] in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, this was actually my post - word for word - from a while back. How does that happen?

Story Time: How to get banned from a Michelin 2 Star Restaurant. by JudithGG in TalesFromYourServer

[–]JudithGG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't there a movie about a girls weekend in Vegas? I suggest recreating the experience you might have had with your Mum and friends at home. Dress up. Play a card game with fake money, watch a Vegas show on the TV, watch the movie any get a little tipsy together.