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Tipping Banquet Manager and others - ???

TNJ2010 Posted:

Tipping Banquet Manager and others - ???

I've read many articles about tipping and I've got a handle on most of the protocol.

I do not understand how to tip the managers running the show for the reception.
I haven't met the Maitre'd or know if he/she exists.
I better find this out pronto since the wedding is in 5 weeks.

The banquet manager has been the event coordinator working with us. I know I have to tip her but have no idea what to tip. She will be the coordinator of the day. I think she needs a decent tip.

The venue charges 22% gratuity.

What do I tip the banquet manager and maitre'd if we have one?

I read $3-6 per guest. Is this correct?

I was planning on tipping $300 each but $3 per person is $450. Am I being cheap?
TNJ2010 Posted:

Re: Tipping Banquet Manager and others - ???

I just read that 15 - 20% is the norm for the banquet manager and maitre'd.

15-20% of what? I'm already paying 22% gratuity!

The total food bill?
That would be thousands of dollars.
Why are these things so unclear!

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