Inventory Overview
Manage your restaurant's inventory with real-time tracking and automated alerts.
Inventory Management Overview
Track your restaurant's inventory in real-time, manage stock levels, and monitor ingredient usage with our comprehensive inventory management system.
🎯 Key Benefits
- Reduce food waste by up to 30%
- Prevent stockouts and overstocking
- Accurate food cost calculations
- Automated reorder notifications
Core Inventory Features
Real-time Stock Tracking
Monitor inventory levels as orders are placed and automatically adjust stock quantities.
Low Stock Alerts
- Email notifications when items reach minimum levels
- SMS alerts for critical inventory items
- Dashboard warnings for immediate attention
- Customizable alert thresholds
Recipe Costing
Calculate accurate food costs based on current ingredient prices and recipe portions.
Setting Up Your Inventory
Step 1: Add Inventory Items
- Go to Inventory → Add New Item
- Enter item name, description, and category
- Set unit of measurement (pounds, ounces, pieces, etc.)
- Add supplier information
- Set minimum and maximum stock levels
- Configure automatic reorder points
Step 2: Configure Suppliers
- Add supplier contact information
- Set delivery schedules and lead times
- Configure pricing and discounts
- Set up automatic purchase orders
Step 3: Link Items to Menu
Connect inventory items to menu items to track usage automatically.
Inventory Reports & Analytics
📊 Stock Levels Report
Current inventory status across all items
📈 Usage Reports
Track ingredient consumption patterns
💰 Cost Analysis
Food cost percentages and trends
🗑️ Waste Reports
Monitor food waste and spoilage
Best Practices for Inventory Management
✅ Regular Physical Counts
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy.
✅ FIFO Rotation
Use First In, First Out rotation to minimize waste and spoilage.
✅ Monitor Expiration Dates
Set up alerts for items approaching expiration dates.
Core Inventory Features
Real-time Stock Tracking
Monitor inventory levels as orders are placed and automatically adjust stock quantities.
Low Stock Alerts
- Email notifications when items reach minimum levels
- SMS alerts for critical inventory items
- Dashboard warnings for immediate attention
- Customizable alert thresholds
Recipe Costing
Calculate accurate food costs based on current ingredient prices and recipe portions.
Setting Up Your Inventory
Step 1: Add Inventory Items
- Go to Inventory → Add New Item
- Enter item name, description, and category
- Set unit of measurement (pounds, ounces, pieces, etc.)
- Add supplier information
- Set minimum and maximum stock levels
- Configure automatic reorder points
Step 2: Configure Suppliers
- Add supplier contact information
- Set delivery schedules and lead times
- Configure pricing and discounts
- Set up automatic purchase orders
Step 3: Link Items to Menu
Connect inventory items to menu items to track usage automatically.
Inventory Reports & Analytics
📊 Stock Levels Report
Current inventory status across all items
📈 Usage Reports
Track ingredient consumption patterns
💰 Cost Analysis
Food cost percentages and trends
🗑️ Waste Reports
Monitor food waste and spoilage
Best Practices for Inventory Management
✅ Regular Physical Counts
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy.
✅ FIFO Rotation
Use First In, First Out rotation to minimize waste and spoilage.
✅ Monitor Expiration Dates
Set up alerts for items approaching expiration dates.
Low Stock Alerts
Get notified when items are running low
Usage Analytics
Analyze consumption patterns
Getting Started
- Set up your initial inventory items
- Configure stock levels and reorder points
- Enable automatic inventory tracking
- Set up low stock notifications
- Review and adjust settings as needed
Best Practices
- Regularly review and update stock levels
- Set appropriate reorder points for each item
- Use barcode scanning for accurate tracking
- Monitor waste and adjust portions accordingly
- Keep supplier information up to date