It really depends on the day of the month, the day of the week, the weather...too many variables. I've had days where I walk out after lunch wtih $60+, and days where I have walked out after lunch with $11. It's hard, too, because the restaurant is located in a neighborhood of two notoriously bad tipping demographics--old people and Jewish people. Sometimes even OLD JEWISH PEOPLE (OMG double trouble).
I hate to stereotype, but it's so hard when the stereotypes are TRUE.
Today, if I had been working lunch alone, I would have been running my ass off and made around $50. As it was, I worked with one of my favorite servers (Jane), and the hostess actually helped bus tables and bring out water. I think it was because the big boss was there, but it will karmically pay her back on Thursday when I host and she serves. :) I like days where everyone helps and I don't feel so overwhelmed. It's easy to mess up during lunch because EVERYONE gets salads, lots of people have coupons or discount cards, and everyone is super demanding. It's not always worth it to bust my ass during lunch, but I do get a free meal out of the deal. Tevs.
Back to your original question, I'd say that it usually averages out to 20% or more per table. Sometimes it rocks because I have lots of tables, sometimes it sucks because lunch is so cheap. 20% or more might be $2, but it's still a good percentage.
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Date: 2008-10-21 08:42 pm (UTC)I hate to stereotype, but it's so hard when the stereotypes are TRUE.
Today, if I had been working lunch alone, I would have been running my ass off and made around $50. As it was, I worked with one of my favorite servers (Jane), and the hostess actually helped bus tables and bring out water. I think it was because the big boss was there, but it will karmically pay her back on Thursday when I host and she serves. :) I like days where everyone helps and I don't feel so overwhelmed. It's easy to mess up during lunch because EVERYONE gets salads, lots of people have coupons or discount cards, and everyone is super demanding. It's not always worth it to bust my ass during lunch, but I do get a free meal out of the deal. Tevs.
Back to your original question, I'd say that it usually averages out to 20% or more per table. Sometimes it rocks because I have lots of tables, sometimes it sucks because lunch is so cheap. 20% or more might be $2, but it's still a good percentage.
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Date: 2008-10-21 10:53 pm (UTC)no subject
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