My reception hall sent me a printed bill with 18% gratuity added on. What is this gratuity for and y are we in addition tipping ppl? is it just a gesture to the maitre d's service and the bridal attendants service?? but i heard u are supposed to tip like $4 a guest or something...im so confused!
While I can't tell you 100% what the gratituty is for, every place I've gone has quoted me one, with them all being 20 or 21%.
the gratuity is for the waitstaff. That's how they pay their salaries pretty much. Waitstaff at catering halls is high then normal waitressing jobs bc they don't always get tipped, so they work the tip into the price at the very start.
The catering hall automatically adds a grauity to your bill in the same way that a restaurant would if you had a party of 8 or more. It is basically a tip, but I worked in the catering business for a while and the waiter and attendents usually don't see that money. It is up to you if you want to give an additional tip to those working on you wedding.
so the tips on the day of are extra...who exactly do u have to tip, the banquet manager, maitre d and bridal attendant?? anyone else?
I don't think you tip the banquet manager. I think it's the matire d and bridal attendant. Then you also have to tip your vendors.
