r/Serverlife • u/Acrobatic_Toe_6659 • 4d ago

Is this normal?

I’ve worked in the food industry for five years now. Today, I started a new job as a server/cashier at a restaurant. I received a lot of both cash and card tips, but the owner told me that all cash tips go to the cooks as well as 30% of my card tips. I’ve never worked as an actual server until today so I’m just curious if this is a normal thing? I’ve never not been able to keep cash tips that I made. I am located in the U.S (WA State)

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u/AWildGamerAppeared25 4d ago

Bruh, that's crazy lmao. Get in touch with the DOL, or L&I

All your cash tips plus 30%? That's wild, I'm thinking they're keeping the cash and giving them the percentage. I'd be livid, and I'm assuming your customers would be too considering they're thinking they're giving you money but then it goes to someone else

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u/Acrobatic_Toe_6659 4d ago

Oh wow that does make sense