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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

Modern Restaurant Management

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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The Problems with Managing Inventory in Spreadsheets

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The Problems with Managing Inventory in Spreadsheets. U sing spreadsheets for hospitality inventory management is inaccurate, inefficient, and unwise. Learn how poor inventory management could be making operators crazy and hurting your business. You’d be hard-pressed to find an operator who actually likes taking inventory.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

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This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Restaurant Inventory Spreadsheet for Getting Started with Inventory Management

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Restaurant inventory management is the process of monitoring the food and beverage ingredients in your restaurant. Monitoring your inventory documents what food and beverage product is coming into your restaurant, what is leaving your restaurant as product sold, and what remains on your shelves and refrigerator.

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Everything You Need To Know About the Increasing Role of AI in Restaurants

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You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes.

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Food Inventory Management Best Practices to Control Costs

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Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. Best practices for effective food inventory management.