"Pooled tips" is a form of "socialism", from each according to their abilities, to each according to their needs.
An "intellegent wait-person" recognizes that their success depends on the "bus staff" as well as the "kitchen staff" and rewards each accordingly. Those who don't, will suffer the consequences, slow "table cleaning" and slow "food service".
In California, according to the labor laws, "tips" BELONG to the server, period! What the "server" does with them is the "server's choice"!
The "server" can make wise choices or selfish choices, that is their option.
My "menu prices" cover the costs associated with presenting the plate to the customer, that includes labor (kitchen, bussing, serving), overhead, and COFS.
Anything else is a "gratuity", freely offered by the customer to the "server" and shared by the "server" as the "server" sees fit (smart ones "survive", others find another job)
Management's job is simple, those who "cooperate", remain employed, those who don't, are "terminated".  |