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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

Modern Restaurant Management

Having too much inventory on hand ties up cash, encourages theft, results in spoilage, and leads to overuse. Try to keep an average of only seven days of inventory value on hand. Forecasting tools enable managers to purchase food, beverage, and supplies at the right level.

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Restaurant Inventory Management System

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Components of a Restaurant Inventory Management System. A restaurant inventory management system provides an accurate and up-to-date picture of food inventory. This helps in managing inventory levels and making purchase orders based on the performance of the restaurant.

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Food Costing 101

Optimum Control

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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