Common use of Banquet Functions Clause in Contracts

Banquet Functions. (a) When the sponsor of an organized activity such as functions, etc. leaves gratuity with the hotel for disbursement, an amount equal to nine (9%) percent shall be retained by the hotel for administration and payroll related costs. An amount equal to seventy two and a half (72.5%) percent of the said remaining ninety-one (91%) percent gratuity shall be disbursed by the Employer to Banquet bargaining unit employees on the basis set forth in clause (b), unless otherwise specifically indicated by the guest/customer to the Employer. It is the intent of the Employer to secure gratuities in their service contracts whenever possible and it agrees to endeavour to encourage such sponsors to pay at least fifteen (15%) percent on food and beverages as gratuity. The Employer agrees that, notwithstanding the guest/customer wishes, said percentages of 91% of the gratuities as indicated above shall always be paid to Banquet employees in the bargaining unit.