Front of the House: 13. Tips for Tipped Employees Front of the House: 13. Tips for Tipped Employees

At restaurants in the United States, it's typical to tip. That is, customers usually leave a little extra money for the server when they pay their bill. Sometimes called a gratuity, the "extra" left behind varies widely depending on the customer and how they feel about the service. However, it's usually between 10-20% of the bill, so a customer who owes $20 for their food and drink may leave an extra four dollars for the server as a tip. While four dollars may seem like small change, in truth tips are a big deal for servers. In this course, we'll learn why this is and what your responsibilities are.

At restaurants in the United States, it's typical to tip. That is, customers usually leave a little extra money for the server when they pay their bill. Sometimes called a gratuity, the "extra" left behind varies widely depending on the customer and how they feel about the service. However, it's usually between 10-20% of the bill, so a customer who owes $20 for their food and drink may leave an extra four dollars for the server as a tip. While four dollars may seem like small change, in truth tips are a big deal for servers. In this course, we'll learn why this is and what your responsibilities are.