RESTAURANT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Inventory that works for you.

Stay ahead with inventory that updates as you prep, sell and reorder—no more running out of stock or wasted ingredients.

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Stay on top of inventory without the hassle.

Know how many ingredients you have on hand and how much you need.

  • Better inventory visibility - Audit and update stock levels with fast stocktakes using a mobile or tablet
  • Know your food costs instantly – See the total cost of a dish and its ingredients as you build your recipes—including batches
  • Order with confidence – Use par levels and recommended orders to ensure you only stock what you need
  • Lower costs, reduce waste – Gain insights into purchasing trends, supplier efficiency and wastage drivers to keep costs under control
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Run a smoother, smarter kitchen.

Seamless purchasing

Manage all of your suppliers in one place with a smarter ordering process

Recipe management made easy

Track ingredients and maintain consistency—dish after dish

Smarter production workflows

Plan, monitor and manage production batches to save time and reduce waste

Automatic inventory updates

Always know what’s in stock across all locations with real-time tracking

Build a more profitable, data-driven menu.

  • Keep pricing up to date – Track purchase costs and fine-tune your recipes to keep profitable
  • Spot trends, maximise revenue – Identify best-sellers and new opportunities with inventory and sales insights
  • Never run out of what you need – Ensure your best dishes are always available with smart stock management
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"More refined, less wastage, more & more accurate as we go."

- Lune Croissanterie

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FAQ

What is an inventory management system for hospitality?

An inventory management system for restaurants, bars and cafes helps track stock levels, ingredient usage, and purchasing in real time. It automates inventory updates as you buy, prep, and sell, reducing waste and ensuring you always have what you need—without over-ordering.

How does an inventory management system work?

A hospitality inventory system automatically updates stock levels as ingredients are received, used and sold. It syncs with your POS to track sales, provides real-time stock insights and helps forecast purchasing needs to optimise costs and prevent shortages.

What are the key features of a good hospitality inventory system?

Look for inventory management software that includes:

- Real-time stock tracking – Automatically update ingredient levels as you purchase, prep and sell.
- Recipe management – Track the cost and portioning of every dish to ensure consistency and profitability.
- Smart purchasing tools – Use par levels and suggested orders to buy only what you need.
- Wastage insights – Identify where food waste is happening and adjust purchasing to cut costs.

How can an inventory system help reduce food waste and lower costs?

By tracking ingredient usage in real time and analysing waste patterns, an inventory system helps you make smarter purchasing decisions. It prevents over-ordering, reduces spoilage and ensures that every dish on your menu is profitable.

Does Lightspeed Inventory work with my POS?

Yes! Lightspeed Inventory connects with your POS to track stock automatically, update pricing as ingredient costs change and generate reports that help you optimise your menu.