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Performing a Stock Count via Browser

Stock Counts (Inventory Counts) are essential in the Restaurant365 Operations Module. Through the use of Stock Counts, Users can obtain an accurate snapshot of the inventory in their restaurants. A completed Stock Count becomes the Inventory Journal Entry in the Accounting Module with the distribution being calculated automatically and recorded on the Stock Count. Additionally, the quantities entered on Stock Counts are utilized in several reports in Restaurant365. Click here for more information on Stock Counts in Restaurant365 The process of Creating and Entering in a Stock Count via Browser is outlined below: Navigate to Stock Count Template List The … Continued

Import Tool

Restaurant365 comes with an import tool which allows end users to import many types of records such as Vendors, GL Accounts, Items, Beginning Balances, Recipes, Item Locations, Vendor Items, etc. These imports can create new records or update existing records To access the import tool navigate to the Administration menu in the top ribbon and select ‘Import’ Upload File step This step is where you choose what record you’ll be importing, whether it will create or update those records, and then select your file to import. The fields are described below: Options – in this list box you select … Continued

Stock Usage Report

Upon completing a Stock Count, the User can run the Stock Usage report via My Reports to see metrics on Inventory Usage, Purchases, Sales and Inventory Turns. To run the report, navigate to ‘My Reports’ and select the ‘Stock Usage’ report and click ‘Run’: Sample Report: Click here for more information on Stock Counts in Restaurant365

Item Costing

Overview: The system is equipped with multiple fields to help track item cost based on purchases and stock counts. This feature requires additional setup and maintenance elements. Setup There are five different records in Restaurant365 that will drive item costing functionality: Vendors Units of Measure Purchased Items Item Location (Optional) Vendor Items (Optional) Vendors On the vendor record the dropdown field named Entry can be set to ‘by Account’ or ‘by Item.’ If ‘by Item’ is selected then when invoices are entered for this vendor the item detail grid will display, if ‘by Account’ then the account grid will … Continued

Creating a Memorized Journal Entry

Recurring Transactions are set up using memorized transactions. The Memorized Transaction functionality allows the user to save a template that can be used over and over again (automatically or manually) without having to re-key all the details. For your monthly payroll expense you might want to use a memorized Journal Entry. Step 1 – Create a Journal Entry or use an existing entry. In this example we have created Rent Journal Entry. Then Memorize the entry by going to Action>Memorize.This will open the Memorize window with the fields described below: Memorized Template Name – type the name you want for the template … Continued

Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure – Base Types Units of Measure are used throughout Restaurant365 for Inventory, Purchased/Vendor Items, Recipe Costing, Commissary Items, and Catering Item tracking. Units of Measure (U of M) are completely customizable and you can have as many, or as few as you need. There are three Base U of M that all other U of Ms must be equated to either directly, or indirectly through other U of Ms. These three Base Units of Measure are: Volume Base for this type = OZ-fl Examples: OZ-fl, Cup, Gallon, Quart Weight Base for this type = OZ-wt Examples: OZ-wt, LB, KG, … Continued

Stock Counts with Multiple Count U of Ms

Items Available for Inventory (Purchased Items and Recipes) have the option of utilizing multiple Count U of Ms for the purpose of Stock Counts. For example, the Purchased Item ‘Romaine Hearts’ could be counted three different ways: ‘Case – 12/3 CT’, ‘Bag – 3 CT’ and ‘Bag (Chopped) – 2 LB’. These Units of Measure are set on the ‘Inventory Cost’ tab of the Purchased Item Record, and when assigned, will appear as additional ‘Qty’ boxes on Stock Counts. In order to utilize Multiple Count U of Ms, follow the steps outlined below. Click here for more information on Stock Counts … Continued

Item Categories

Up to three separate item categories can be assigned to an item and are used in various reports to create subtotals or filters. View/Edit Item Categories You can open an existing item category in 2 ways: Operations – Inventory – Item Categories in the left hand navigation, and then click on the one you want to open Or, on an item form on the Item Categories tab, click the blue title next to the item category you want to open (as pictured below) Create New Categories Item categories can be created in 2 ways: On an existing item category form, … Continued

Managing Menu Items

Menu Item Analysis Menu Item Analysis has the following benefits: Visually review the performance of each menu item with ease Analyze menu items with greater efficiency Easily see where you are doing well and where you can improve Setup Menu Items The Menu Item Analysis has two main components that need to be setup – Menu Items and Menu Item Links Menu Items Allows the user to set the details for each Menu Item including: Estimated Cost, Price, Target Margin, etc. Menu Item Links Allows the user to link together more than one item. This is especially helpful when the … Continued

Daily Sales Summary for the Restaurant Manager

In this training, the steps to review the Daily Sales Summary (DSS) will be covered: 1. Close out POS System 2. Upload Daily POS Data to Restaurant365 & Open Daily Sales Summary 3. Open the Daily Sales Summary and Review ‘Totals’ tab 4. Enter Deposits 5. Enter Exceptions (if any) 6. Enter House Account info (if any) 7. Enter Paidouts (if any) 8. Review Labor Step 1: Close Out POS System Finish the closing steps in your POS system (if applicable) Step 2: Upload Daily POS Data to Restaurant365 Daily Sales Summary data can be uploaded to Restaurant365 in one … Continued