To help determine if potential employees are trustworthy, Ron Ching, owner and manager of a combined Subway and Baskin-Robbins in Falls Church, Virginia, always checks applicants' references. When high school students apply, he contacts their guidance counselors. Create a caring culture. Research suggests that one of the most effective theft deterrents is to treat employees well. Make sure all monies balance out.
Employees check that the correct amount of money is in the cash register.
Keep a careful inventory. After each shift, Ching's staff counts the remaining sub rolls to see whether the number of sandwiches sold matches the number of rolls used. Watch what goes out with the trash. Sometimes employees swipe food, beverages and china by smuggling out the items with the trash, says Frank Doyle, senior director of training for the National Restaurant Association. He recommends using clear garbage bags to decrease the likelihood of such incidents.