Cindy White
The cost of almost everything is rising, but what about your own?
The catering industry is struggling to hire enough staff as we get out of the pandemic, so Castanet took to the streets to ask people how much bonus they give to servers.
On average, those we spoke to gave between 15 and 20 percent.
“I think the question is being asked more now because we’re talking about it across the country,” said Jennifer Grant, Kelowna’s commercial label expert.
“Who knows what will happen in the coming years. There are countries like Switzerland where there is definitely no tip and there are more policies like that. But I think in Canada and North America, it’s customary for us to tip. We call it a tip label. We have been doing this for a long time and we will continue to do so in the future ”.
He points out that workers in the service industry still depend heavily on their own to pay a lot of expenses.
“Definitely. Undoubtedly, the advice has helped a lot, for sure “, agrees Macayla, who used to work as a server. “Only your average salary sometimes does.”
What happens when the point-of-sale machine offers a suggested tip amount? Where should I start?
Grant says many debit / credit machines start at ten percent and go up to 15 percent and then 20 percent, but he likes to customize his tip.
“I could decide it should be 18 percent, or maybe it should be 25 percent.”
Macayla and her friend Paige, noted that some machines now start at 12 or even 15 percent.
Another emerging trend is that restaurants automatically address 18 percent.
“I haven’t found one like this, that automatically says 18 percent,” said Les, a Blue Gator regular on Lawrence Ave. “I’d probably have something to say about it. I’d probably want to know before I start the service.”
Natalie, who was buying groceries at Capri Center, admitted that she no longer eats much outside. However, the last time he dined at a restaurant he left a larger than normal tip. One of the factors in this decision was to realize that the server was probably also feeling the impact of rising inflation.
Grant points out that there are circumstances in which you may not leave any tips, but this is usually only if the server is especially rude or does not control you. It is advisable not to remove it from the house staff if you do not like the food because it depends on the kitchen.