I guess if you feel 20% is a proper tip amount then leave it alone... ? Not sure ... seems shady.
Many restaurants have started added charges, in some cases as much as 20% of the total bill.
“We’ve added a 20% service fee or commission to checks and orders, and our servers retain the vast majority of that,” Shades Bar and Grill Partner and Director of Operations Steven Sapp said.
17% of that service fee at Shades Bar and Grill in Walton County goes to servers, and the remaining amount goes to the hosts and bussers.
When Shades customers sit down, they are made aware of this with a card placed on the table.
“I believe, and the industry believes, this is going to be a trend in Florida and other states with the rising costs that are occurring,” Sapp said. “We know of some other restaurant groups in the local area in Destin that are also implementing a very similar format.”
“This is ultimately guaranteeing that our staff and employees are taken care of in the future,” Sapp said.
If a business is charging an extra fee, they usually post it somewhere in the restaurant. If you don’t see it posted, ask staff members.
It is also a good idea to look over your check carefully before paying the bill.
Many restaurants have started added charges, in some cases as much as 20% of the total bill.
“We’ve added a 20% service fee or commission to checks and orders, and our servers retain the vast majority of that,” Shades Bar and Grill Partner and Director of Operations Steven Sapp said.
17% of that service fee at Shades Bar and Grill in Walton County goes to servers, and the remaining amount goes to the hosts and bussers.
When Shades customers sit down, they are made aware of this with a card placed on the table.
“I believe, and the industry believes, this is going to be a trend in Florida and other states with the rising costs that are occurring,” Sapp said. “We know of some other restaurant groups in the local area in Destin that are also implementing a very similar format.”
“This is ultimately guaranteeing that our staff and employees are taken care of in the future,” Sapp said.
If a business is charging an extra fee, they usually post it somewhere in the restaurant. If you don’t see it posted, ask staff members.
It is also a good idea to look over your check carefully before paying the bill.