Tips
eesy Manager supports two types of tips with different tax treatment.
Tip Types
Employee Tip (TrinkgeldAN)
- Recipient: The server (employee)
- Tax: Tax-free (0% VAT)
- Usage: Standard for most restaurants
The tip goes directly to the server and is not taxed.
Employer Tip (TrinkgeldAG)
- Recipient: The restaurant (employer)
- Tax: Taxable income
- Usage: When tips should go to the business
The tip goes to the restaurant and must be taxed.
Entering Tips
At checkout:
- In the Tip section you'll see suggestions:
- No tip
- Percentage suggestions (e.g., 5%, 10%, 15%)
- Tap a suggestion or enter a custom amount
- The tip is automatically calculated
Calculation:
Amount paid - Bill amount = Tip
Example:
$50.00 (paid) - $45.80 (bill) = $4.20 tip
Tip Recipient
By default, the tip goes to the server processing the payment.
Select Different Recipient
If tip settings allow this:
- A dropdown appears in the Assign to section
- Select the server who should receive the tip
- Choose the team member from the dropdown
Setting Required
The admin must enable Tip type changeable per transaction in Space settings.
Change Tip Type
If enabled, you can choose between employee and employer tips:
- Two options appear in the Tip Type section:
- Employee Tip (TrinkgeldAN) – tax-free
- Employer Tip (TrinkgeldAG) – taxable
- Select the desired type
Tip Overview
Every server can view their earned tips:
- Open Billing
- Tap the menu (three dots)
- Select My Tips
The overview shows:
- Tip per transaction
- Daily total
- Breakdown by payment method (cash, card, online)
Settings (Admin)
Admins can configure under Space Settings → Tips:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Tip Type | Preselected type (Employee or Employer) |
| Tip Type Changeable | Whether servers can choose the type per transaction |
Tips with Online Payment
For payments via the eesy app:
- Guests see tip suggestions before payment
- The percentages are configured by the admin
- Guests can also choose 0% or a custom amount
→ See Online Payment