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Tipping in restaurants.

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
14:38 Tue 16th Jun 2009
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andy-hughes
It's called a tronc.
15:06 Tue 16th Jun 2009
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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.
15:08 Tue 16th Jun 2009
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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.
15:08 Tue 16th Jun 2009

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