If you specifically want to know how this scheme would be seen in the US, then MHO is that it would seem bizarre. The only decision you get to make with your tip is how much you leave, after that it’s out of your control. If you want to reward a particularly helpful bartender or bus-boy then you can put a few dollars into their hand directly, but you don’t get decide what happens to a tip once you walk out the door.
And yes, if you have a problem with the food then you should tell the server and give them a chance to fix it. Or you can ask to talk to the manager if you prefer. Telling the server how to do the tip-outs doesn’t accomplish much other than show that you’re someone who likes to create drama.