I agree with Dan,
I have always treated my barbacks as equal team members, and the extra couple
of pounds you give them is nothing compared with the extra respect they give
you.
Only greedy, self-righteous bartenders think that their 'visible' barwork is
more important than the work of a barback.
It you don't want to pay the barback their fair, equal share then perhaps you
should clean glasses, empty bins yourself.
I have yet to hear a good explanation as to why a barback 'deserves' less
TIPS. If they are bad at their job, get another barback.
Barbacks make working a bar, a much smoother experience.
Glasses!, ashtrays!, bins!, restocking!.
George!
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