Inventory
Restaurant inventory software that actually shows shrink
Track stock on hand and what it cost, run guided counts, and let variance surface the shrink you can't see — all tied to your recipes, your suppliers and your real P&L, in one platform.
Know what you have and what it cost
Stock levels update as you use them, each item carries its cost, and recipes tie ingredients to the dishes that sell — so food cost isn't a monthly guess, it's a number you can watch. When cost creeps, you see it early, not at the end of the quarter.
Guided counts that surface the shrink
Count by station with a guided flow, and Kitchra compares what should be there against what is — so variance (theft, over-portioning, waste, miskeys) shows up as a number instead of a vague feeling that the walk-in empties too fast. That's the difference between suspecting shrink and finding it.
Log waste before it hides in food cost
Track what gets thrown out and what it cost, so waste is a line you can act on — not an invisible drain buried in a bad food-cost month. Over a season it's usually a hire, a fridge, or your own margin.
Stock that talks to the rest of the restaurant
Inventory here isn't a standalone app — it's part of the same system as your ordering site, kitchen screens, supplier invoices and finances. A sold-out item on the line is the same fact on your site and in your numbers, in one flat monthly plan.
A spreadsheet (or bolt-on) vs. inventory on Kitchra
Questions, answered
- What does the inventory feature track?
- Stock on hand and its cost, recipes and food cost, guided counts, variance (what should be there vs. what is), waste, and supplier invoices — tied to your real P&L inside Kitchra.
- How does it find shrink?
- Guided counts compare expected stock against your actual count, so variance from theft, over-portioning, waste or miskeys shows up as a number instead of a hunch.
- Does it connect to food cost?
- Yes. Recipes tie ingredients to dishes and each item carries its cost, so food cost is something you watch, not a monthly surprise.
- Is it a separate app?
- No — inventory, counts, variance, waste and invoices are part of the same flat monthly plan as your ordering site, kitchen screens and finances.
- How hard is it to set up?
- Add your items and recipes and start counting — the guided flow does the comparison for you. No separate install, no extra login.
Stop food cost from hiding your margin
Stock, counts, variance and waste in one place. Free to start, no card.
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