Yes, another tipping question; being paid a higher hourly rate for no tips?

novella1186

I'm probably over-thinking this but I couldn't find anything on the boards for this specific thing (and to be honest I didn't search very hard because I hate the way the search feature is). 

I was planning on tipping our bartenders (of course) but then when we finalized the contract, they had 2 different hourly rates. They get $x per hour if they're allowed to have a tip jar on the bar. They get a higher hourly rate if they cannot have a tip jar on the bar (to compensate them for the lack of tips, I assume). It's a somewhat significant difference in amounts. 

We are paying them the higher amount to avoid the tip jar. I still feel inclined to tip them, though. It feels icky not to. Should I tip them the same amount I otherwise would, or a lower amount since they're getting a higher hourly wage to compensate for no tip jar [is this like built-in gratuity for them?], or what? 

lyndausvi

We paid $30 an hour per person for a minimum of eight hours. I know they worked longer.

We still tipped $150 for the bartenders. We had a huge drinking crowd and you know the tropical storm (event under a tent).

I would still tip. Just not at the same rate as others.

novella1186

lyndausvi said:

We paid $30 an hour per person for a minimum of eight hours. I know they worked longer.

We still tipped $150 for the bartenders. We had a huge drinking crowd and you know the tropical storm (event under a tent).

I would still tip. Just not at the same rate as others.

Thanks, I was actually hoping you'd weigh in on this  

[Deleted User]

I would think of this like the 15% gratuity that's automatically added on to a waiter's bill when you're in a party of 6 or more people.  But if you'd normally tip 20% or more because the waiter was awesome at serving a group of 12 and you're feeling especially generous because it's your birthday, you can add more to the "included gratuity".

novella1186

adk19 said:

I would think of this like the 15% gratuity that's automatically added on to a waiter's bill when you're in a party of 6 or more people.  But if you'd normally tip 20% or more because the waiter was awesome at serving a group of 12 and you're feeling especially generous because it's your birthday, you can add more to the "included gratuity".

That's really helpful. Thank you!

huskypuppy14

What is the difference between the two prices, and then what is that percentage compared to the lower the amount? Is it 20% more, I don't think you need to tip. If it's 10% more, then I would tip extra.

novella1186

huskypuppy14 said:

What is the difference between the two prices, and then what is that percentage compared to the lower the amount? Is it 20% more, I don't think you need to tip. If it's 10% more, then I would tip extra.

Thank you! I'll have to check the contract cuz I don't remember the exact lower amount, but that is brilliant.