Tipping in restaurants.

[ACB312]

What is the word (possibly only used in USA) for collecting all the staff tips into one pot then distributing evenly amongst themselves. Thanks, Andy

[andy-hughes]

It's called a tronc.

[andy-hughes]

The word is derived from a French word meaning 'collection box' and a lot of restaurants use it as a fair way of sharing tips. The front-of-house staff receive the tips because they are seen by customers, but kitchen staff who contribute to the service are often missed out, so this is a fair way of using the tipping system.

[joggerjayne]

Troncing works.

It means that even the sh!t, rude, surly, unhelpful waiters get an even share of the tips along with the helpful, happy friendly ones.