Free Restaurant Inventory Checklist Template

Restaurant Inventory Checklist

Prepared by: [Your Name]


I. Food Inventory

  • List of all food items used in the restaurant, including perishable and non-perishable items.

  • Categorization of food inventory by type (e.g., proteins, produce, dairy, dry goods).

  • Quantity of each food item currently in stock.

  • Reorder points or minimum stock levels for replenishment.

II. Beverage Inventory

  • Inventory of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages served in the restaurant.

  • Types of beverages, including beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, and juices.

  • Quantities of each beverage available in stock.

  • Monitoring of popular items and seasonal offerings.

III. Kitchen Supplies

  • Inventory of kitchen utensils, tools, and equipment.

  • Listing of cooking oils, spices, sauces, and other kitchen essentials.

  • Checklists for small wares such as pots, pans, knives, and cutting boards.

  • Inventory of disposable items like gloves, foil, and parchment paper.

IV. Dining Room Supplies

  • Inventory of dining room essentials such as dinnerware, glassware, and flatware.

  • Monitoring of linens, napkins, tablecloths, and cleaning supplies.

  • Listing of condiments, salt and pepper shakers, and other tableside items.

  • Checklists for guest amenities like menus, reservation books, and payment terminals.

V. Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies

  • Inventory of cleaning chemicals, detergents, and sanitizers.

  • Tracking of cleaning tools and equipment such as brooms, mops, and buckets.

  • Checklists for restroom supplies like hand soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.

VI. Storage and Organization

  • Monitoring of storage areas including walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage.

  • Organization of inventory shelves, racks, and bins for easy access and retrieval.

  • Checklists for labeling, dating, and rotating stock to prevent waste and spoilage.

VII. Vendor and Supplier Information

  • Contact details for vendors and suppliers of restaurant inventory items.

  • Pricing information, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

  • Records of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts for inventory transactions.

VIII. Inventory Management Systems

  • Integration with inventory management software or systems for automated tracking and reporting.

  • Barcode scanning, RFID tagging, or other technologies for efficient inventory control.

  • Analysis of inventory data to optimize ordering, minimize waste, and maximize profitability.


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