[PAR35]

Redistribute money from the waiters to the chefs. That’s going to guarantee high quality waiters.

[Michael.SF.]

It has been that way for ages. I worked as a waiter at a high class French restaurant while going to college. Typical night was $150.00, Then the split was:

Maitre D - 10%
Bartender/cocktail waitress - 10%
Busboys - 10%
Kitchen crew - 5%

From my $150, I went home with about $100.

I worked 4 nights a week and made about $400 a week, plus wages (about $75 a week).

My apartment (3 blocks to the beach) was $150 a month. I was not complaining about either the minimum wage or the splits, as they all earned it.

I bet the system of splits has not changed over the years.

[Svartalfiar]

Redistribute money from the waiters to the chefs. That’s going to guarantee high quality waiters.

Most waiters/waitresses that I know will share some of their tips with the kitchen staff/hostess. If the kitchen's not happy with you, you're gonna have a hard time serving your table!