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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

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Mistake #3: Using Disparate Systems While there are some areas of inventory management that must be done manually, automating as many phases of the process as possible saves time and avoids errors. Schedule deliveries carefully by designating appropriate receiving hours with vendors.

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Food Costing 101

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To calculate the actual food cost, we’ll use the following equation: Actual Food Cost = Beginning Food Inventory + Food Purchases – Ending Inventory This equation can be used for either individual ingredients or using your full recipe for an overall total food cost.

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Restaurant Inventory Management System

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The system helps in tracking food waste, the expiry date of the ingredients, and estimating when to order more inventory. . Components of a Restaurant Inventory Management System. A restaurant inventory management system provides an accurate and up-to-date picture of food inventory.