mm92280 asked:

I am currently working as a QSS (sort of a combination of a busboy and server) at my local Ruby Tuesday in the Jackson, MS metro area and generally get around $50 tipout for a 6 or 7 hour shift (plus my $2.13 per hour pay). I’ve been looking at possibly changing restaurants to try and make more pay, as I feel that Ruby Tuesday is more of an entry-level casual dining place.

I was wondering if anyone had a clue about the amount of nightly tip money that might be possible for a busboy at a place like Outback Steakhouse, Logan’s Roadhouse or the Roadhouse Grill? I really would like to improve my pay and I feel that these places generally offer the opportunity to make more money but would love to get some feedback, if I could.
Just to enlighten the ones that don’t know about “tipping” the busboy. The customer doesn’t specifically leave a tip for the busboy, his tip actually comes from the money you leave on the table for the server.

A certain percentage of that money (generally about 20% or so) is taken from the server and split between the busboy and possibly a host as well. That is how the busboy earns tips (he’s paid via the servers’ tips). Hope that clarifies the confusion for those wondering about the tip system.

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I was interested in applying at these restaurants. I’m looking for any and all feedback from anyone who has worked at any of these places.

Sarpo956 asked:

Do they serve it on the side like some restaurants do and you don’t even have to ask cause sometimes it is a little embarrassing to ask in front of your friends

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I live in the chatsworth area of california! and I would like to know what restaurant makes better tips? My problem is I have to take the tests and second interviews for both restaurants on the same day at the same time! and I need to choose a restaurant to work at fast. Although I dont have the job what should I do? or where should I work? Who makes better tips, has benefits, and has the most to offer me? Thanks!

blondexo89 asked:

I was recently looking for a waitressing job to make some extra money and got hired at Outback and Red Robin. I’m not sure which one to choose! I know Outback has a higher per person average but Red Robin seems like a lot of fun. Has anyone ever served at any of these restaurants?

elizabeth k asked:

We are two parents who eat at places like Applebee’s and Souplation. (Hey that’s are budget.) But I hear more and more about restaurant week. What will be a great deal for some will be a great splurge for us. Which ones are wonderful? We moved to SD a year and a half ago and live in PQ. I am a coupon clipping, penny watching Mom who could use a cool date night. Any suggestions?

Kasie / Brian asked:

We are going to New Orleans on July 28. We will be there for 5 days. I am mainly looking for coupons for restaurants and shopping.

Sunflower asked:

My birthday is this weekend, but I am stuck between two restaurants to celebrate my birthday at. It’s between OLD COUNTRY BUFFETand APPLEBEE’S. I have a coupon for each restaurant to get a free birthday entree with another paying adult. So, where do you think I should go between the two? Thanks.
I asked you to pick between the two, NOT to give me suggestions. These are my two options and it is defintely between the two. If you don’t like either, don’t answeror you may get a thumbs down. Thank you.

crowbird_52 asked:

It is frustrating to see an appealing place to eat within its covers, only to discover later that they have gone out of business.

John S asked:

I never understood this, they are the ones advertising and putting that price out , why do they act insulted if you use it?