Restaurant Employee Theft Prevention Policy Agreement – Free PDF
 
This comprehensive, confidential 12 Page PDF template is designed specifically for restaurants, bars, and food service establishments to clearly define theft policies, protect assets, and maintain operational integrity. It covers all aspects of restaurant-specific theft while ensuring legal compliance and employee accountability.
 
Key Features:
Restaurant-Specific Theft Definitions – Detailed categories covering food/beverage theft, cash/POS manipulation, tip pooling violations, equipment misuse, time theft, and trade secret protection.
Proactive Security Measures – Outlines POS monitoring, video surveillance, inventory controls, and cash handling protocols unique to food service environments.
Clear Reporting Channels – Provides multiple reporting options (management, hotlines, anonymous portals) tailored for restaurant staff.
Investigation Procedures – Step-by-step process for reviewing POS data, video footage, inventory variances, and witness statements.
Graduated Consequences – Differentiates between minor infractions (retraining) and major violations (termination + legal action).
Recovery & Restitution – Addresses food/beverage cost recovery, tip pool adjustments, and cash loss procedures.
Training & Prevention – Includes new hire and ongoing training modules for food handling, cash security, and team ethics.
Legal & Industry Compliance – Aligns with restaurant labor laws, health codes, liquor licensing, and tip reporting regulations.
 
Ideal For:
Restaurant owners/managers implementing clear anti-theft protocols.
HR teams in multi-unit operations needing standardized policies.
New employee onboarding to set expectations from day one.
Mitigating losses from food shrinkage, cash discrepancies, or intellectual property theft.
 
Format: Fillable PDF | Use Case: Employee agreements, HR documentation.
 
Policy Highlights:
Food/Beverage Protection:
Prohibits unauthorized meals, over-portioning, alcohol misuse, and "comp abuse."
Cash & Tip Security:
Defines POS fraud, under-ringing, tip theft, and mandatory reporting.
Trade Secrets:
Safeguards recipes, vendor lists, and operational manuals.
Restaurant-Centric Enforcement:
Consequences reflect food service realities (e.g., suspension vs. retraining).
 
Confidentiality Notice:
This document contains proprietary restaurant policies. Unauthorized distribution prohibited.
 
Why This Template?
Tailored for restaurants (unlike generic theft policies).
Deters theft through transparency and accountability.
Reduces legal risks with compliant investigation procedures.