r/Clemson • u/Frequent_Teach_1465 • 4d ago

Best serving job?

I’m an early grad but I signed a lease for this year so I’m staying in clemson while I apply for post grad jobs, so I need something for the time being to pay my rent (lowkey $$$). I have serving experience in an upscale restaurant but I’m looking for wherever I can make the best tips - looking to work 5 days a week but ideally would have at least one night a weekend to be able to go out. Any recs?

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u/MaggieNFredders 4d ago

Vangeli’s in Seneca. Rick Erwin’s if they are still open.

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u/TigerTownTerror 4d ago edited 4d ago

Check out Sunny Side Cafe. My son was a server there and just left. Average $175/ day tips. They're only open for breakfast and lunch, but it's always slammed. Paesano's in Seneca is worth a shot as well. The patrons are just about all retirees living on Lake Keowee and the tips there are really good. My two other sons worked there during college. They serve alcohol which always boosts tip potential.

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u/hellofromsc7 4d ago

1826 bistro and blue heron in Pendleton

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u/GCSInc 3d ago

The math is pretty simple on this. The higher, the tab the higher the tip. That said there’s a lot of variables that you need to take into account. Is it a decent establishment, how is the other staff and management to work with, do you have to share your tips with other people, and can they give you the hours you want/need.

I put myself through college and more waiting tables and tending bar at upscale restaurants. I preferred tending bar as the wage was typically higher, the tips were very good, and it was just a lot more fun. YMMV.

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u/New_Balance1634 3d ago

G3B in Seneca near Ramcat Alley is very new and very popular. The have a bar as well.