[Cardinal026]

I've worked at two restaurants that had a policy where gratuity had to be added to checks for large parties. I always hated it, because I tend to average pretty high tips, and most people would just leave it at whatever the added gratuity was. But, I didn't have a choice.

Also, as for tipping out, the rules have been different at all 9 restaurants/bars I have worked at. Some have you tip out on sales, some have you tip out on tips, some restaurants pay them so you don't have to - there's really no rhyme or reason to it.