Tipping
Tipping is customary but not obligatory. Restaurants often add a discretionary service charge, typically around 12.5% in London and 10-12.5% elsewhere. Pubs and bars rarely expect tips for drinks at the bar. Since late 2024, employers must pass tips to workers fairly under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act.
Working there
Hospitality work is paid at or above the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage, with tronc schemes for service charges. Many roles are part-time or zero-hours. Since Brexit, EU workers require visas, and the Skilled Worker route covers some chef and management roles, though entry-level roles are generally not eligible.
Rules on pay and visas change. Check official government guidance before you move.