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  t_meta_title: What is Tip Pooling in Restaurants?
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      t_title: What is Tip pooling?
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      t_text: <p>Tip pooling is a system where all employee tips are aggregated into a shared pool. The tip is distributed among qualified employees according to the sharing formula or policy.</p><p>For Example, waiters, bartenders, and bussers may <a href="https://plumpos.com/glossary/tip-management.html">pool their tips</a>, which are then divided as per the number of hours worked. Teamwork is essential to customer service, such as in restaurants, <a href="http://plumpos.com/industries/coffee-shop/">coffee shops</a>, and bars, where tip pooling is most prevalent.</p><p><a href="https://plumpos.com/marketplace/tip-pooling-software/">Tip pooling</a> aims to reward cooperation and provide a more equitable distribution of tips. Additionally, it guarantees that everyone who contributes to the <a href="https://plumpos.com/customer-experience-management.html">customer experience</a>, not just the staff members who deal directly with visitors.</p><h2>How do pooled tips get calculated?</h2><p>When you divide gratuities among restaurant employees, there are a few standard procedures to follow. For instance, you could choose to:</p><ul><li>Divide tips according to the number of hours worked.</li><li>Total gratuities are split by the number of workers and hours put in.</li><li>Divide tips according to percentage</li></ul><p>A portion of the tips is given to some employees in the restaurant business. For instance, the bar crew receives 45% of the night's tips, while the hostess receives 5%.</p>
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