One of my co-workers is stealing. This person works the bar and is taking cash. For example: Selling 4 beers charging for them but only entering 2 sales into the register. I have personally witnessed this. What do I do, just let it continue and hope the boss catches this person or let the boss know? I'm stymied. I would appreciate any suggestions from you folks.
2007-09-14 13:02:54 · 8 answers · asked by KatyDid 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
thanks earthangel. i was leaning that way. i really like and respect my boss. i just hate being a "tattletale", but i will do it because its the right thing. Thanks folks for your opinions.
2007-09-14 13:20:04 · update #1
I would say report this matter asap to your to the very high up. The reason for this is you are protecting yourself from being in trouble by your co-worker by saying that you have been doing the same and that you are the master mind. I will do it quietely and suggest to the owner of the business that he has to put a hidden camera somewhere in the store.
2007-09-14 13:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by earth angel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
General management policy is that the boss must catch the bartender red-handed doing the stealing. He cannot just fire or question the bartender based on you and other co-workers' words saying he's stealing.
If you really want to tell your boss this, go ahead, but let him know its just a "anonymous tip" and he never got this information from you. As I said above, there's nothing he can do about it unless he personally sees his employee stealing.
Even if you choose to stay quiet and let it continue... your boss will eventually find out on his own after he does the books and sees the amount of beer gone doesn't reflect the amount sold. The discrepancies can easily be traced back to the cashier/bartender working that night. This would be enough proof on paper for the bartender to get fired especially if he's been doing this for some length of time.
I seen a few cafeteria cashiers fired for frequently pocketing a $20 bill every day or two after the boss examined the cashiers' records and the food sold.
2007-09-15 12:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by The Kid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shady bartenders are often the cause of a restaurants downfall. Go to the highest member of management you can and report it. There are many ways of checking inventory against sales which is how most theives are caught.
You should also keep a journal of the wrong doings just to CYA!
2007-09-17 16:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by fairbetsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with earth angel. Let's put it this way. Boss finds out co-worker is stealing AND finds out you knew about it and didn't say anything. You will protect yourself by saying something. Otherwise, you may be out a job as well!
2007-09-14 20:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by CG 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
honesty is the best policy, especially if you like your boss, maybe just give a hint as to what you witnessed, then let him catch her himself! There are ways to let someone know whats going on without actually letting the whole cat out of the bag, so to speak! Have a wonderful day!!!!
2007-09-17 10:36:16 · answer #5 · answered by Bambam 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd tell the boss. This person is a thief and needs to be stopped. It's not being a snitch to tell on him.
2007-09-14 20:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with earth angel, and it may be necessary for the boss to catch it on camera.
2007-09-15 03:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ethically you are being paid to protect the boss' interests. Morally, you are "ratting out" a co-worker. You must make your own decision.
2007-09-14 20:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋