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Tip pooling software for restaurants

Manage tip pooling effortlessly.

Automate tip pooling and tip sharing in Agendrix. Apply your tipping rules, automate tip calculation, and keep everything aligned with timesheets and payroll. One source of truth, with clear and consistent calculations.

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Tip management software

Apply tip sharing and distribution rules with ease.

The system implements your tip sharing agreement consistently and keeps distribution traceable for restaurant teams. Employees record and review amounts in their timesheets, while managers set distribution rules once and reuse them for every pay period.

Tip pooling in Agendrix mobile app
Set rules that match your tip sharing agreement

Define tip pooling by role, hours worked, points, or percentages.

Rely on consistent calculations

Automatic distribution applies the same rules every time, without manual adjustments.

Automate payroll export

Distributed amounts sync directly to payroll, with no re-entry required.

Ensure transparent and fair tip calculation

Employees see how their share is calculated, and managers can review distribution at any time.

Tip distribution methods

Choose how tips are calculated and shared.

Individual

Each employee keeps their own tips.

Equal

Tips are shared evenly, adjusted by hours worked.

Points

Tips are split based on role-specific point values.

Percent

Tips are allocated using predefined percentages by role.

Your questions answered.

What is tip pooling?

Tip pooling is a practice where tips are collected and redistributed among employees based on predefined rules, such as hours worked, roles, points, or percentages. It is commonly used in restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses.

What is the difference between tip pooling and tip sharing?

Tip pooling usually refers to collecting tips into a shared pool before distributing them. Tip sharing is the broader concept that includes how those amounts are divided among employees, whether individually, equally, or using a structured method.

Is tip pooling legal in Canada?

Yes. Tip pooling is legal in Canada, but rules vary by province. In general, tips belong to employees, and employers must follow provincial labour standards regarding how tips are collected and distributed. Clear tip sharing conventions and transparent records help ensure compliance.

Can managers participate in tip pooling?

In most Canadian provinces, managers and employers cannot participate in tip pooling unless they regularly perform the same work as tipped employees. Provincial regulations should always be reviewed before including managers in a distribution.

How are tips usually distributed?

Common tip distribution methods include:

  • Individual (employees keep their own tips)
  • Equal (shared evenly, often adjusted by hours worked)
  • Points (based on role or responsibility)
  • Percentages (fixed shares by role)

The right method depends on your tipping convention and team structure.

How does tip pooling work with payroll?

With tip pooling software like Agendrix, distributed amounts are calculated automatically and synced to payroll. This ensures tips are paid accurately and consistently, without manual re-entry or separate calculations.

Do employees have to agree to tip pooling?

Yes. Tip pooling arrangements should be clearly communicated and accepted by employees. Having a documented tip sharing convention helps avoid misunderstandings and supports transparency.

Why use tip pooling software instead of spreadsheets?

Tip pooling software reduces manual calculations, applies distribution rules consistently, and provides clear records for employees and managers. It also connects tip distribution directly to timesheets and payroll, which spreadsheets cannot do reliably.

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