When looking at how to set yourself up for success in managing your restaurant’s inventory, there are a number of key areas to examine and address to maximize your ROI. The BC Cook Articulation Committee identified five steps to effective inventory management. Set up systems to track and record inventory. Develop specifications and procedures for […]
Chef’s tables have been an institution in many restaurants for years, and open kitchens are starting to make a resurgence, so we decided to examine whether these are a hindrance for kitchen staff, or a method of accountability? Naturally, we would believe that this causes a hindrance, as having more eyes on you will increase […]
In a day and age where allergies to ingredients are becoming more and more common, being able to track these ingredients along with their nutritional information from prep to product is essential. By doing this, you’ll be able to safely, and accurately, list dishes properly on your menu; this in turn makes it easier for […]
Prepping for service can be chaotic, and sometimes things get missed. We’ve provided 4 tips to help you prep in the best way possible, and to ensure that your margins are maximized instead of eaten. 1. Clean Prep Surfaces A dirty prep surface can lead to product being spoiled and needing to be thrown out. […]
Recipe costing is an important piece of the restaurant business; if you’re not utilizing it, then you may be costing yourself tens of thousands of dollars in lost profit each year. We’re going to go into more depth as to what recipe costing is, what it has to offer, and what not doing it could […]
While there are those in the restaurant business who know where a menu price comes from, we created this short guide to provide information to those curious about how a chef goes from ingredient prices to menu prices. To begin, we’ll start with the menu cost equation, and then explain the individual elements that make […]
In a world where cutting costs and minimizing losses is becoming more and more important, we’ve come up with a list of 10 tips to help reduce preventable inventory losses and maximize your value on return. Keep Waste Logs By keeping waste logs, you’ll be able to track where you’re losing money, and where your […]
In the past few years, delivery and takeout platforms have taken the world by storm. While this has provided restaurants the opportunity to service customers in areas not previously available, whether that is due to logistics or choice, underestimating the systems can be dangerous too. The right choice boils down to a number of factors, […]
As 2020 progresses, many restaurants have a question mark hanging over them. COVID-19 has changed the way that business must be done; whether that be for better or worse. The following trends are those we observed prior to COVID-19, those during the pandemic, and those we see continuing to persist after the pandemic ends. Delivery […]
Running a restaurant or bar is a hectic job – you’re in charge of staff, customers, budgets and overall management of valuable food and beverage inventory. Each day can present new challenges and problems to solve, as can slower seasons and competition from other establishments in your neighbourhood. Successful food and beverage providers know that […]