As a former waitress, I to was victim to some of the biggest celebrities in the world not tipping. Managers are falling all over themselves to give free food and drinks to Actors, Directors, Producers and Singers only to have the tip being a slap in the fast to waiters. The wait staff still have to pay taxes on the check including wine, tip out the busser, runner, bartender and hostess. I could named names but that is not my style.
As a waitress I took my job serious and I was rewarded for my excellent services. I tried not to get upset if I got a bad/no tip from a celebrity . How would you react when a famous Director is running up a tab of $2000 or higher and doesn't tip?
A tab that a manager has already discounted. Waiter are under so much pressure from managers to devote all their attention to pamper celebrity.
I once witness a waitress being fired because this A-Lister wanted an omelette. She tried but it can be a tough task to get an omelette in a steakhouse at 8 pm.
Have your ever had a Chef yelled at you at the top of his lungs? If you ever work in a restaurant you know what I mean. How sad is it that this actor starred in one of the highest grossing movies of all time yet he isn't happy unless he getting a waitress fired from her job.
My favorite celebrity is the movie star turn television star receiving an employee discount. Managers nickel and dime regular customers yet give well paid celebrities free food and discounts. Do not get me started on how many times I fought with managers about serving under aged celebrities.
Note to celebrities, restaurant are not fast food joints, your food has to be cook just like at home. You are not the only table in the restaurant. You are not God so I can look you in the eye. Speak up it is not cute neither is speaking through your assistant or partner. You need to pay your check today not next week.
