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Restaurant Inventory Sheet: Free Template & How to Use It

📅 February 24, 2025📂 Operations⏱️ 6 min read
Inventory Sheet
Stop losing money to hidden stock losses. This free inventory sheet + workflow helps you count fast, reorder accurately, and cut waste. Use it in Excel/Sheets—or automate everything inside DineOpen.

Why Use an Inventory Sheet?

Free Inventory Sheet Template

Item / SKU Category (Protein / Dairy / Veg / Dry / Beverage) Unit (kg / L / pack / piece) Par Level (what you need on hand) On Hand (current count) To Order (Par - On Hand) Unit Cost Total Value (On Hand x Unit Cost) Expiry / Batch Supplier Last Counted (date)

Copy this into Google Sheets or Excel. Count high-value items daily; others weekly. Use separate tabs for bar, kitchen, and bakery if needed.

How to Use (Step-by-Step)

  1. Set Par Levels: Define minimums for each item based on sales patterns.
  2. Count & Update: Enter On Hand; sheet calculates To Order and Total Value.
  3. Reorder: Place POs based on To Order. Track supplier and batch.
  4. Review Weekly: Check variances, wastage, and high-usage items.

Do It Faster with DineOpen

Get the Free Template + Automate with DineOpen

Download the sheet, then see how DineOpen removes manual counting, prevents waste, and keeps you always in stock.

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