Me at a restaurant when the service is bad, but the food is GOOOOOOOD.

Chefs and food prep staff usually don't get any of the tipshare.

Ask to speak to the manager. But don't be a Karen - lead off with how good the food was, most managers will tune you out if you start with the complaint.

I'm definitely not a Karen. Unfortunately, I seem to attract them which is why I tend to be a loner.

One time, I took my best friend at the time to my favorite burger joint. We both placed our orders and promptly received our food. He took one bite of his burger and completely lost it when he didn't taste his sauteed onions. He grabbed his tray, took it to the counter, slammed it on the surface and made a scene. He called the wait staff and food preps stupid and other names. Pissed me off. When he got back to the table I told him straight out that his reaction and behavior was uncalled for. He countered with, "If I don't yell at them, how are they going to learn not to f**k up the orders." I told him that it didn't make any sense and hoped that they'd spit in his fresh burger. I stopped hanging out in public with him.

Later that month I returned to the restaurant and this time around they screwed up my order. I ate my burger without complaint. When I was done, I asked to speak with the manager and gave her kudos for running such a tidy, friendly and efficient establishment. I mentioned the flub with my burger as a "by the way" type of after thought. She apologized for the error and gave me several passes for complimentary meals with a big smile on her face. It was win win for everybody.

simple soulution:
1/2 a tip