A beverage cart girl in Dallas, Texas, earned more in tips in an eight-hour shift on the golf course than some people pay in their monthly rent. Her video shows that hard work and kindness can pay off in big ways.
“Come with me to see how much I can make on a beverage cart shift. We are going 10 to 6, y’all. I’m feeling it in the air today,” Brittany Bowen (@brittanyybowen) says while sitting in her golf cart. “Goal is gonna be $400.”
She takes her over 119,000 followers with her to serve drinks to customers around the course. The first customer she encounters hit a par 5 in two, aka an “albatross” or a “double eagle.” This is an extremely rare achievement for a golfer. According to the Chicago Golf Report, an albatross is even rarer than a hole-in-one.
Bowen is well aware of that and decides to reward the golfer with a free shot. In turn, he buys mini Fireball shots for his group. “Because I was nice and offered a free shot, he bought seven, and then he tipped me $100,” Bowen explains.
Three hours into her shift, Bowen decides to do a status update. “We’re gonna do a money count,” she says, pulling out her green Goyard wallet with the cash inside.
“I have $50 flat, and then on credit, I have $245,” she says.
That brings her total to $295. But remember, she still has five more hours to go.
Did Bowen Meet Her Goal?
Bowen eventually exceeds her $400 goal, and it’s courtesy of her first customer. “This is why you keep track of big tippers. The big tipper was on [hole 16], and I did not want him to get 18 before I got him,” she says.
She says she quickly restocked her cooler and skipped lunch just to have the chance to serve him once more. And that choice paid off big time.
“He just tipped me $500, and then he tipped me $100 earlier. That man tipped me $600 today,” she declares with a smile. “The hustle, baby.”
The Pew Research Center found that 77% of Americans tip based on the quality of service. That golfer is clearly one of those customers.
The content creator provides another status update three hours later. “I have $96 in cash and on credit card, I have $912, totaling $1,008, ” she shares. “We still have two more hours left on the shift.”
Once it hits 6 pm, Bowen reveals the final amount. At this point, she says she “checked out” after surpassing $1,000.
By the end of the day, Bowen beats her personal record by $395. She ends her shift, raking in $1,080 in tips.
Beverage Cart Attendant Applications Skyrocket
Bowen’s video was viewed 712,000 times. And it was enough to convince viewers that they chose the wrong career.
“I chose the wrong career,” the top comment with over 14,000 likes reads.
“You literally made my rent in one day. I’m switching careers,” another commented.
“Ummm I see a new side hustle in my near future,” a third stated.
How Much Do Most Beverage Cart Attendants Earn?
Being a beverage cart attendant may not be as glamorous as it seems on TikTok.
ZipRecruiter reports the average salary for beverage cart workers is $31,607 per year, which is $31,672 below the median U.S. income. Essentially, these mobile food service workers hand out food and drinks, restock inventory, handle cash, and interact with golfers. Since they have the ability to earn tips, some are paid below the federal minimum wage (depending on the state).
Since Bowen is located in Texas, which permits tipped workers to be paid below the federal minimum wage, she shared in the comments section that she earns only $3 an hour. That is why she only works two days a week and does it for fun rather than as a main gig.
Bowen, according to her Instagram, is also a sports reporter for both the NFL and NBA.
@brittanyybowen RACKS ON RACKS ON RACKS🤑🤑🤑🤑 #bevcart #golftok #golftiktok #money #bevcartgirl
BroBible reached out to Bowen via email and TikTok comment.