 Alcohol as a huge factor in inventory theft.

Bartenders are drinking it or taking bottles

themselves
 As the restaurant owner, it is hard to be everywhere at once,
therefore it is important to have a good tracking system for food
and beverage sales. Tracking food and drink orders through a
POS system, you can cut down on the amount of “freebies” that
staff might give out without your knowledge. Once an order is
placed and sent to the kitchen or bar, the ticket cannot be
changed without the manager/owner password. Of course, a POS
system used for security purposes only works if the kitchen staff
and bartender know not to give out orders without a ticket.

 Stealing food can be as simple as eating a forbidden piece of

dessert while on break or it can be more serious, such as taking
cases of food right off the delivery truck. Prevent food theft by
closely monitoring orders, usage, and waste. Set up a system
where at the end of each shift, inventory is taken and waste
should always be written down. If the kitchen staff knows they
are accountable for the food inventory, they will be careful to
keep track of it.
 Using cellphones or taking a quick peek of
the cellphone during their shift
 Keep a close eye on your POS reports. Staff
who know you’re watching are less likely to
steal. Do regular audits, and make sure your
employees know you do them. SpeedLine
POS, for example, tracks "notable activities"—
actions that can indicate theft—and displays a
list at the touch of a button. Other reports to
review regularly include timeclock reports
and those that list employee payouts and
discounts
 Monitor employee access. You should always
be aware of which employees have keys or
pass codes. These are important
responsibilities, and your staff should be
made accountable if an incident occurs. No
employee should be responsible for more
than one security measure. For instance, it’s
good practice to keep recording and
processing cash transactions as separate
duties.
 Install security cameras. Explain to staff that
cameras help safeguard the business and the
whole team from theft (whether from outside
or inside). They also provide positive proof
for an honest employee who’s caught up in a
dispute over a shortage at a till or an irate
customer. Also? You can integrate some
security camera systems directly with the
POS.