If you’re looking to have an enjoyable time at your local bar, you want to make sure to get the best customer service possible. When it comes to getting great service from bartenders, it is all about the cash.
When you first get served by a bartender, they know nothing about you other than your appearance and you drink order. The only things they are likely to remember are how much you tipped them (if you did) and what you ordered.
If they didn’t see a tip, chances are they won’t have fond memories of you. Bartenders determine who gets priority by those helping them earn a living. After all, while this is your time to have fun at the bar, bartenders are working to pay the bills. So, the best way for you to get their attention is by making sure they know you’re taking care of them.
Keeping all this in mind, there are a few things you should remember when tipping your bartender.
Make sure they see you
If you just leave your tip on the table after they have given you your order, you never gave the bartender/customer time to develop. And if they are busy, chances are they will have no idea who left the tip. So, right as they’re giving you your order, be sure to give them their tip. This way, they know where it was coming from and are more likely to pay attention to you once the bar gets busy.
Try to Tip in Cash
Even if you plan to tip well when closing out your credit card tab, remember that bartenders don’t know that, especially when you first meet. You just spent your entire time at the bar not giving the bartender any assurances that you are not cheap and plan to tip well. A good strategy is to pay for your first few drinks in cash even if you plan to use a credit card to pay the entirety of the bill. This shows the bartender you appreciate them and their service.
Be mindful, since it’s not always the same bartenders taking care of the same individual, oftentimes credit card tips end up being split amongst all the bartenders during that shift. What this means is even if you tip well, it won’t matter to that particular bartender that much, as whether they serve you or not since they get a part of that tip. Cash may be split too, but at least they will be able to take home those tips the same day.
Designate One Person to Buy Drinks
Don’t confuse the bartender. If you’re with a group, try to assign one person in particular to buy the drinks. Since the bartender most likely has no clue who you’re with, they aren’t going to acknowledge you as being with your friend who just tipped them well 10 minutes ago.
Also, if you plan to rotate who takes care of the drinks in any given outing, be sure to introduce the “new person” to the bartender so they know that person is a friend of the person who tipped them well last time. As time goes on, the bartender will eventually know your group and know they can count on your group as a reliable customers for tips. This ensures that all of you get well taken care of by that bartender whenever you are out.
Remember when you tip via credit card, that income is taxable and the bartenders don’t make as much, plus they may not be able to take the tips home for the night. And when you mess with a bartender’s money, that takes the excitement and fun out of the job for them. If you are headed to the bar, take some cash and look forward to having a better time out.
Original Article: https://botyapp.com/blog_cash-is-king-for-bartenders/
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