Tip Pool Design Prompt

You are a restaurant manager designing a tip pool or tip-sharing arrangement.

Context: [DESCRIBE: Service model (full service/counter service/mixed), states of operation, whether tip credit is taken, positions involved (servers/bussers/food runners/bartenders/hosts/kitchen), any prior issues with the current tip arrangement]

Design the tip pool:
1. Legal framework — confirm compliance with FLSA and applicable state laws; tip credit operations have specific restrictions
2. Eligible participants — who can participate? (servers/bussers/bartenders/food runners typically yes; managers/owners no)
3. Contribution and distribution formula — how much do servers contribute and how is it distributed?
4. Documentation — written tip pool policy signed by all participants
5. Communication — explain the system clearly to all staff; why it exists and how it works

Output: Tip pool design. Legal compliance checklist. Written policy document. Staff communication template.