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Tip Pool Calculator

Distribute tips by point system across staff positions.

Inputs

$

Results

Per Server

$171.43

≈ 11 movie tickets

Per Bartender$102.86
Per Busser$51.43
Per Runner$34.29
Value Per Point$17.14
Total Points70
Server Share %71.4%
Total Staff10
Bartender Total205.71
Busser Total102.86
Runner Total34.29
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the total tips ($) collected for the shift or period.
  2. Set the number of servers, bartenders, bussers, and runners with their point values.
  3. Review the point-weighted distribution showing each position's share per shift.
  4. Check tips per server, bartender, busser, and runner for the period.
  5. Adjust point values to reflect contribution levels and align with your restaurant's tip policy.

How the result changes with Total Tips

Total TipsPer Server
$10,000.00$1,428.57
$35,000.00$5,000.00
$65,000.00$9,285.71
$90,000.00$12,857.14

What each input means

Total Tips
Total tips collected for the shift.
Number of Servers
Number of servers in the pool.
Points Per Server
Points assigned to each server.
Number of Bartenders
Number of bartenders in the pool.
Points Per Bartender
Points assigned to each bartender.
Number of Bussers
Number of bussers in the pool.
Points Per Busser
Points assigned to each busser.
Number of Runners
Number of food runners in the pool.
Points Per Runner
Points assigned to each food runner.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Total Tips = 1200, Number of Servers = 5, Points Per Server = 10, Number of Bartenders = 2 = 9 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Per Server
    Per Server
    171.43 = $171.43
  3. Calculate Per Bartender
    Per Bartender
    102.86 = $102.86
  4. Calculate Per Busser
    Per Busser
    51.43 = $51.43

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