Can they add gratatude fee to 3ppl & a baby?

Question

Can they add gratatude fee to 3ppl & a baby?

Answer 1

i work in a restaurant so this is my honest answer. No they should not be able to add a grat to  your tab for 4 people most restaurants do not add a grat unless there are at least more that 6 people. I would never include children as a whole person unless of coarse you came with like the whole boy scouts troop or whatever. also it should always state the grat rules on the menu so next time you wonder just read the menu really good you will probably see it on there. Finally unless your child was a complete monster and made a huge mess that you were going to leave then maybe the server had made a mistake but usually a manager always has to approve a grat add. hope this helped remember always tip your servers!!

Answer 2

Depends from restaurant. Usually in Toronto most of restaurants add the gratitude fee to the party of 10+. In Niagara it is included an if you go and dine in by self in some restaurants, but they tell you in the menus.

Answer 3

It is legal to charge gratuity if the restaurant has this information listed somewhere, like on a sign or outside the entrance, or if the server tells you in advance. It is usually listed on the menu card or board. Most resturants will charge gratuity for large parties (6-10, or more) because to ensure good service, the wait staff will likely be unable to carry as many tables, therefore reducing their wage considerably.

If you have concerns about charges like these, please make a point of asking your server if they charge gratuity in the future.

That said, no matter what they charge, it does not quarantee good service. If you are being charged a gratuity, and do not feel you are getting adequate service, please ask to speak to the manager or owner, they want to be sure you are going to come back! Having studied Culinary Management, I can tell you that there are any number of things that can go wrong to prevent you from getting good service, and the server should let you know if the kitchen is backed up, or if there is a problem asap.

I always note gratuity so that I know whether to tip a minimum of 15% for adequate service, or to add on to the gratuity charge if the service was excellent. Gratuity charges prevent the wait staff from being 'stiffed' by a large party, but also can limit their income by suggesting that they alone are adequate tips. Always tack on a little more for great service to be fair.

Happy dining in the future....