Work Smarter – Not Harder. Recipe Costing Made Easy
We’re probably not the first to tell you that recipe costing is one of the critical practices undertaken by successful restaurant operators, right? However, we may be the first to tell you that it’s a time-sucking detail that many use incorrectly. Before you aim for that little “x” on the top tab, let’s take a closer […]
The Technology Solution To Your Inventory Troubles
Dining Alliance’s Food Cost Management system experts recently sat down with Steve Moody, our Digital Product Marketing Manager, to discuss his experience with inventory during his career as a Chef. Find out how he tackled the tedious task and the game changing solution he found that made the process quick and easy. Taking inventory was […]
Recipe Costing Technology Made By Chefs, For Chefs
An easy way to ensure you are profitable is to align the cost of your recipes with your selling price. At the end of the day running a restaurant is a numbers game. Plain and simple, but let’s be honest, not everyone is a numbers person. I remember costing out recipes and menus in my old kitchen. […]
The Basics Of Food Cost And Why You Should Care
Would you know your exact food cost if someone put you on the spot right now? Food cost is one of the biggest factors of your restaurant’s success. Knowing what it is affects everything from how you price out your menu to what you order on a weekly basis. Understanding your food cost is especially […]
Everything You Need To Know About Managing Your Inventory
Do you love taking inventory? We didn’t think so. The words “take inventory” are enough to make your staff cringe and run off in 30 different directions. You’ve tried getting your staff to do it and it just doesn’t go well. They fudge numbers and are very inconsistent. Instead, you try to do it yourself, […]
Recipe Costing For Your Restaurant Has Never Been Easier
Recipe Costing is not a one-time occurrence, it’s an ongoing process. When food costs change, your recipe costs also change. The actual purpose behind plate costing is so that you can price your menu items in a way that ensures you’ll make money. If you notice a higher food cost than usual, you can adjust […]