Effective liquor inventory control is essential in trimming down every bar owner/manager’s liquor expenses. Close monitoring of various processes, including those from behind the bar could save you lots of money.
There are several ways to control liquor inventory including: (1) locking up unattended liquor; (2) preparing only the necessary bar inventory per shift; (3) labeling stations for designated liquor bottles; and (4) rotating reach-ins and coolers every night. It is also of the essence to ensure that your employees never munch on expensive items like cherries, lemons, lime, and bananas to promote bar inventory control. You could, however, encourage them to pay up if they feel like having some orange or lime juice.