4 Ways to Increase Supply Protection at Your Restaurant

Besides the money located in a cash register, a restaurant has many valuables in the form of foods and drinks. A loss of items could lead to major hits on the bottom line for your restaurant. This is why you need to learn ways to implement better security measures and ensure the food and drink items remain safe and protected.

Once you install security components, the system will work for years into the future and continue to offer protection for your business.

1. Keypad Refrigerator & Freezer Locks

Chances are, your restaurant will include a large walk-in freezer or refrigerator for access to fresh food options for your restaurant menu. If you have some of the more premium and expensive items in a fridge or freezer, consider a separate location to store the items. 

You can install a special keypad system to unlock those areas so there is no open access to expensive steaks, seafood, or other foods like truffles. As the restaurant owner, you can set the keypad codes and only grant access to employees like managers or head chefs. When an expensive item is ordered, a person can use the key code to access the items.

The same method also works for any wine cooler appliances you have. If your business carries expensive bottles of wine, you want to keep the items protected and safe from possible theft. The extra layer of security will help maintain your profits and prevent major food loss issues.

2. Key Fob Tank Locks

If you serve up fresh seafood at your business, you may have tanks filled with fresh options like lobster and crab. Lobster could be one of the more expensive items on your menu and you want to keep the seafood protected right up until the point someone orders.

With advanced security options, you can choose to lock up the tanks using a key fob system. Key fobs are small keyless entry options that allow you to unlock locks without turning the key. The fob works quickly so you do not have to leave a key in the lock, grab a fresh lobster, and then worry about taking the key out again.

You can even set locks to automatically lock again once the tank door has shut. Many key fobs are water resistant, meaning you can get a little moisture on the fob without damage, which provides an extra layer of protection when you have to access lobster tanks often.

3. Smart Key Bank System

When you lock down certain areas of your restaurant, some chefs and employees may still need access to those areas. One way to grant and track key access is through a smart key bank system. The bank system includes hooks and a tracking system for keys and key fobs.

For example, if someone needs to access the wine cooler, then they would use a keypad to access the key bank system, grab the wine cooler key, and then return the key when finished. Technology inside the system will track when they took and returned the key so you will know what keys are being taken and when exactly someone removed them.

4. Remote Monitoring Security Cameras

Along with locks, you can keep tabs on your restaurant inventory with remote monitoring security cameras. A high-quality lens will provide clear views of an area, and the remote access allows you to check in to view live footage or watch recorded footage from the cameras.

You can place multiple cameras throughout the restaurant so multiple areas are covered. With direct angles pointed on the refrigerator and freezer doors, you can monitor the kitchen actions during business hours and when the business is closed. The cameras will help capture any suspicious actions, and their presence could deter thieves.

Consult with our professionals at Phoenix Access Control to find out more about security and lock services for your restaurant. We will help you add extra protection and implement systems to last for years.