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Inventory Management

Keep the kitchen’s stock position visible, current, and connected to what is actually used.

Live stock control

See what is actually on hand.

Inventory should begin with what arrived, what moved, and what the kitchen really needs next.

Plates & PixelsSynced now
InventoryLive stock control
Inventory items1864 locations
Stock value€9,840+2.1% this week
Needs attention32 critical
Vegetables24 items
2 critical
Seafood13 items
1 low
Dry store38 items
Healthy

How it works

Approved delivery and order activity updates the stock picture, giving teams a more reliable starting point for everyday decisions.

Details

  • Ingredient-level visibility, from deliveries to current on-hand quantities.
  • Low-stock alerts that bring attention to the items that need it.
  • A shared view for kitchen, purchasing, and management teams.

Results & benefits

Fewer surprise shortages, more confident ordering, and less time spent chasing stock information.

Stock Counting & Logging

Make every count traceable.

A stock count becomes more useful when teams can complete it quickly and understand exactly what changed afterward.

Plates & Pixels72% complete
Guided countMain kitchen · Evening count
54 of 75 products counted12:48 remaining
ProductExpectedCountedVariance
Feta PDO8.4 kg8.0 kg+0.4
Vine tomatoes15.0 kg12.5 kg+2.5
Olive oil11.2 L11.2 L0
Count saved automaticallyLast update a few seconds ago

How it works

Guided count sessions record quantities by storage area, product, person, and time, then reconcile the result with the live stock position.

Details

  • Organize counts by location, store, category, or assigned team member.
  • Log partial quantities, variances, notes, and corrections in one auditable history.
  • Compare counted stock with expected stock and prioritize the largest discrepancies.

Results & benefits

Faster counts, clearer accountability, and a more reliable inventory position for purchasing and food-cost decisions.

Kitchen Bible

Give every dish one trusted source.

Recipes, preparation standards, and service instructions should remain consistent even when teams, menus, or locations change.

Plates & PixelsApproved recipe
Kitchen BibleChilled yogurt–tomato soup
Recipe image
YIELD12 portionsFOOD COST€2.84 / portionALLERGENSMilkSesame
IngredientsPreparationPlating
Greek yogurt1.8 kg
Vine tomatoes2.4 kg
Fresh herbs120 g
One source for every shiftInstructions shared across 4 locations

How it works

The Kitchen Bible stores each menu item’s recipe, method, portions, allergens, media, and operational instructions in one accessible record.

Details

  • Maintain ingredients, yields, portions, preparation steps, plating notes, photos, and videos.
  • Connect recipe quantities to ingredient costs and the live menu.
  • Share approved instructions across shifts, new starters, and multiple locations.

Results & benefits

More consistent execution, faster training, clearer allergen information, and stronger recipe-cost control.

Food waste reduction

Make less waste the natural outcome.

Waste data only becomes useful when it changes what happens before the next prep, order, or service.

Plates & PixelsToday
Waste intelligenceWaste log & patterns
Waste recorded18.6 kg−12% vs last week
Value€94.20estimated cost
Largest sourcePrep42% of total
WASTE BY SOURCE
Preparation7.8 kgPlate return5.1 kgSpoilage3.0 kg
PATTERN DETECTEDTomato prep waste is above targetReduce tomorrow’s prep by 3.5 kg.

How it works

Waste signals are connected back to preparation, purchasing, and demand decisions so the operation can learn continuously.

Details

  • Capture food-loss patterns alongside the context that created them.
  • Identify repeat issues across products, dishes, or service periods.
  • Use operational insight to support lower waste and a lighter footprint.

Results & benefits

A more sustainable kitchen, fewer preventable losses, and progress that supports the bottom line.

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