Longhorn Steakhouse server encourages ‘Parmesan crusters’ to stay home: ‘They aren’t tipping’
Working as a server can be demanding. Spending hours on end on your feet, juggling multiple tasks while at customers’ beck and call in an effort to make ends meet. All of the hard work can come with little reward at the end of the shift. When online food hacks explode online, these strangers may be even less generous, including the Parmesan crust at Longhorn Steakhouse.
What Is The Parmesan Crust Hack At Longhorn Steakhouse?
Although the Parmesan crust has been a menu option since 2010, it really took off after the steakhouse launched its Parmesan Crusted Chicken in 2022, which received positive reactions. Two years later, people dabbled with this savory topping on lamb chops. Videos of influencers chowing down on these cheesy meat cuts soared in popularity on social media, accounting for 30% of lamb chop orders, according to The Takeout. However, people’s curiosity didn’t stop there.
Not only have the infamous lamb chops returned for a limited time, but customers decided to test the limits of parmesan crust by adding it to everything: steak, broccoli, burgers, chicken wings, to name a few. These creators viralized the concoctions dubbed as ‘the secret menu hack.’ For customers, $3 is a small price to pay to add this to various dishes. The waitstaff, on the other hand, is nothing but headaches and nonexistent tips.
One server has a message to those who plan to partake in the Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crust frenzy but refuse to tip.
What Did This Longhorn Steakhouse Server Have To Say?
“And the Parmesan crusters are not tipping,” Longhorn Steakhouse server Jordyn (@notthatgirljordyn) tells over 207,000 viewers. “Some of y’all are, but the majority are not.”
It boils down to extra work with little payout. “[We’re] doing more work. [We’re] way busier and making less money,” she says. Then, the content creator wraps it up by begging these people to “Please stay at home.”
Essentially, “the work-to-money ratio is not adding up?!?!?” Jordyn writes in the caption.
A Heated Debate In The Comments Section
The topic of tipping never ceases to spark discourse among viewers. Jordyn’s is no different, where it resonated with fellow servers who can spot a no-tipper based on that specific order.
“Literally. More likely they are to order parm lamb chops less likely im getting a tip,” one viewer shared.
“Parm crusted lamb chops, strawberry lemonade, plastic silverware and cinnamon sugar for the bread= no to little tip,” another commented.
“As soon as I hear ‘parm crust this parm crust that,’ I know im not getting tipped,” a third added.
However, others expressed why they didn’t feel obligated to tip.
“You need to be tipped for bringing a plate to a table?” one commenter remarked.
“Okay last time I checked tipping is optional,” a second echoed.
A third was willing to tip if a server earned it. “Servers be so rude [i don’t] blame them, it’s rare to come across a nice / good server. Definitely tip the sweet / good servers,” they stated.
How Much Should You Tip Your Server?
As prices and inflation increase, so has the tipping standard. Now, the minimum requirement is 20% of the total bill. If the server provides excellent service, 25% is more than sufficient. But what happens if your server wasn’t very pleasant or inattentive? Do you still tip?
Though it depends on the individual, Food & Wine recommends not leaving less than 10%. Moreover, it’s advised to discuss these reasons with a manager. Besides satisfactory service, another time tipping can be less than the baseline for parties larger than six. To ensure members of the waitstaff receive their fair share, an automatic gratuity may be added to the bill. Therefore, adding onto the gratuity is optional.
@notthatgirljordy the work to money ratio is not adding up?!?!? #servertiktok #parmesancrusted ♬ original sound – notthatgirljordyn
The Mary Sue reached out to Jordyn via Instagram direct message and TikTok comment.
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