1. What is Tip Sharing?
2. How to Enable Tip Sharing
3. Setting Up Tip Sharing Groups
4. Important Notes on Tip Sharing
5. FAQs

What is Tip Sharing? 

Tip Sharing allows you to suggest how tips should be distributed among team members based on their roles and contribution to sales. Using this model, the system calculates percentages of total net sales and displays the suggested amounts on the employee close-out receipt at the end of their shift.

Key Highlights:

• The Tip Sharing feature is calculation-only. It does not automatically deduct or process these amounts.
• Suggested tip-outs are printed for the employee’s reference on the End of Day shift report.
• Tip-sharing percentages are fully customizable and tied to net sales.

How to Enable Tip Sharing

Follow these steps to activate Tip Sharing on your CAKE POS:

1. Go to Main Menu > Settings > System Options > Tip Sharing.
2. Locate the Tip Sharing toggle and turn it ON.
3. Once enabled, the Tip Sharing functionality will be active, and suggested tip-out amounts will print on employees' closing receipts.

Setting Up Tip Sharing Groups

Once Tip Sharing is enabled, you can define specific groups (e.g., Bartenders, Bussers) and set the percentage each group should receive from a server’s tips.

Steps to Set Up Tip Sharing:

1. Add Tip Groups:
   • In the Tip Sharing settings screen, type the name of the group receiving the tip (e.g., Bartenders or Kitchen Staff) in the provided field.
2. Assign Percentages:
   • Enter the percentage of the server's total net sales that should be tipped out to that group.
     Example: If 2% of net sales is allocated to Bussers, input "2%".
3. Add or Delete Rows:
   • Click + New Row to add more roles.
   • Use the X to remove unnecessary roles.
4. Save Changes:
   • Click Save Changes when finished to ensure the system stores your updates. 

Once Tip Sharing is configured, it will automatically calculate and display the suggested tip-outs for each server based on their total net sales.

• Employee Close-Out Receipt: At the end of the shift, the servers close-out receipt will display the calculated amounts for each group. For example:

• Employees can use this information to distribute tips accordingly.

Important Notes on Tip Sharing

While Tip Sharing simplifies calculations and provides transparency, here are some critical points to keep in mind:

• Calculation-Only: The system does not automatically deduct tip amounts from employee payouts. It is purely a suggested calculation for reference.
• Customizable Settings: Percentages and groups can be edited anytime by navigating to Main Menu > Settings > System Options > Tip Sharing.
• Based on Net Sales: Tip Sharing is calculated from the employee’s total net sales, not gross sales or tips received.
• Role Separation: Suggested tip-out amounts are displayed per defined role to make distribution clear and fair.

FAQs

Q: Can I use Tip Sharing for multiple roles at once?
A: Yes, you can set up multiple roles and assign different percentages for each. For example, Bartenders can receive 5% while Bussers receive 3%.

Q: Does the system automatically deduct tip-out amounts?
A: No. Tip Sharing amounts are calculations only and do not automatically adjust payouts.

Q: Can I update Tip Sharing settings after setting them up?
A: Absolutely! Tip Sharing settings can be edited anytime through Main Menu > Settings > System Options > Tip Sharing.

Q: Are these percentages based on gross or net sales?
A: Percentages are based on total net sales, ensuring an accurate reflection of sales after discounts or adjustments.