'So entitled': Restaurant manager slammed by peers for complaint about no tip
A hospitality worker in Sydney has faced the wrath of industry peers after he complained about not receiving a tip from a large group at his venue.
The member of staff took to The Sydney Bartender Exchange Facebook page on Sunday night to share an image of a party’s bill which was close to $4000.
“I had a function which I had been planning with the guests for four months leave $0 tips and it really left a rotten taste in my mouth,” the man wrote.
“Surely a $4k bill deserves at least $5?”
Yet there was little sympathy from members of the group who suggested his wages would be more than adequate.
”Any tip is a great bonus and I love getting tips but should never be an expectation,” one person said.
“Don't expect anything. Tipping isn't obligatory, they have already shelled out 4 grand,” another wrote.
“You're not entitled to a tip. End of,” one person quipped.
Another echoed their sentiments asking: “You expected to be paid extra just for doing your job?”
Higher minimum wage in Australia
Many suggested the culture in Australia isn’t to tip, compared to countries such as the US where hospitality staff rely on tips to get by.
“Why don’t you move to New York where businesses that commonly receive tips are allowed to pay their staff only 7.50 per hour as a matter of law,” one user said.
“Then you can demand a tip. When did Aussies become so entitled?”
Many referenced the recent rise in minimum wage for Australians, highlighting how the country is one of the best paid for jobs in hospitality.
“You work in a country with the highest minimum wage. it's not really up to the customer to pay you, you’re getting a wage and being paid to do that job it is expected you will do a good job,” one person said.
“We live in Australia, you did your job, if you want more money speak to your boss or get a new one,” another person said.
Others pointed out it was his own fault for not including a service charge for the large party beforehand.
While there was over 100 comments from people disagreeing with his outlook on the situation, there was a handful of comments defending his comments.
“Its more about the gesture of a job well done. It’s not about the money!” one person argued.
“Know this feeling all too well,” another worker sympathised.
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