| Comment | Aye but then the prices go up and everyone gives bad reviews.
I work in a restaurant of highly skilled front of house staff that all have 5+ years experience. Our tips are substantially more than average because of our experience.
If we were to add that to the price of the food to pay wages to match our current earnings, not only would it be ultimately the exact same bill you'd be paying, but it would difficult to know where to inflate prices and do so honestly.
Good service has value, it is also discretionary if added to the bill and restaurant managers and owners are at the mercy of tipping culture just as you are. Saying they can just "pay their staff a living wage" does not scratch the surface of what is a complex situation that no one has much control over. And it really simply arises out of the desire to give staff something extra for the fact the had an undeniably positive impact on an experience your were anxious to enjoy.
I took my gf out for dinner last night for her birthday, the server was class, very attentive good chat, caring. Her service was worth good money and it deserves its own item on the bill imho. |
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