[twinkle555]

i have grat-ed a table once at my restaurant,and it turned out to be so confusing (our system is really old/confusing/sh*tty) that i swore i would never do it again..and i havent. it usually works out.

As for bartenders/bussers/hosts..the majority that i have known get paid the same as servers (the $2-$3 and change range), get tip-out from servers. not only that, but food-runners on busy nights will cost servers a few extra bucks. the most annoying thing to me that i havent really seen on this thread or the other one it branched from, is when tables are just flat out rude, run you around everytime u go to the table, then tip you 15% or LESS. I am always polite and personable to tables, and that just kills me!

The bartenders at my place cringe when they get to-go orders b/c 90% of the time they get no tip. i bartended for a little when at my last place, and i didnt really care b/c i knew i would make a good amount from my bar guests and server tip out. but still, to-go servers and bartenders do deserve it b/c they are neglecting their other duties/bar guests to serve you by getting you order together. besides, it still goes into their sales, just like a normal server, so they should get tipped.