Tipjars: Get More Tips

Thank you so much! We saw the tip jar at a local restaurant and were very impressed. My husband's a musician and thinks it will be fun to have on gigs.
~ Kathy

My customers and bartenders love it. Tips have increased because people just want to hear the bell. Every bar needs one of these.
~ Bryan

We have a hospitality night on Tuesdays and draw a lot of bartenders from the beaches. They all love my new tip jar!
~ Annie

I play in a band called Dr Recommended in Florida. This one club we play on Thursday nights we always put a glass jar baited with a few bucks out when we play. Never get more than a few dollars. We tried one of these tip jars and the first night collected forty two dollars! WOW.
~ Jim

I have a regular customer at the bar that I work who gave me a twenty dollar tip one time so I rang the bell 5 times. Everyone started asking me what I was doing, so I told them. You would be surprised the amount of cash I take home now.
~Lynne

		Bartenders, are you getting your full share of gratuities? Here are ten techniques that could earn you twenty, fifty and maybe even an extra hundred dollars a night in tips from your customers!
		CALL CUSTOMERS BY NAME Calling people by their names tells them that they are considered important. Most people find such recognition flattering and enjoyable.
		MEET AND GREET THE RIGHT PERSON With mixed genders, be nice to the opposite sex but pay special attention to the customer of the same gender. I don't know why this works but it does.
		WEAR SOMETHING UNUSUAL If you must usually wear a server’s uniform at work; add a distinctive element of clothing, jewelry or other so that you stand out.
		PROMOTE YOURSELF Go out and promote yourself, go out and do flyers, go to the mall, park or beach and talk to people.
		GIVE THE RIGHT CHANGE If someone orders a five dollar drink and pays with a twenty, give them a ten and five ones in change so they can give you a tip.
		WORK SOMEWHERE THAT HAS A HUGE CUSTOMER BASE You can be the best, but if your shift has only a few customers. That is what you can expect to make, a few dollars.
		PREPARATION It is your responsibility to have the proper garnish well stocked, and plenty of napkins and matches in the napkin and match holders, also plenty of CLEAN towels. There is nothing worse than having your elbows stick to the bar or having a sour smelling towel.
		MAKE THEM LAUGH This is easy to say but hard to do. If you can naturally inject a little humor it goes a long way.
		CULTIVATE REGULARS That's guaranteed cash on slow nights and it will make your busy nights less stressful.
		PLACEMENT OF TIP JAR The best location for your new tip jar is on the back bar where it can be seen by all. Don’t be afraid to ring it a few extra times when you get a really good tip!