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Restaurant and barCash handling and close

Close out a bar tab system at night

The problem

Open tabs and walkouts leave money on the table.

Steps

  1. Require a card on file for every tab
  2. Do a last call tab review 30 minutes before close
  3. Close all tabs before staff check out
  4. Log walkouts with a manager note
  5. Review walkouts weekly for patterns

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