Kitchen Stock Count Sheet
One row per SKU. Fill opening at start of period, add deliveries, count closing, and the sheet tells you usage and variance against theoretical.
Who it's for
Head chefs, bar managers, GMs, finance controllers.
How to use this template
- 1Count before service, not after — fatigue destroys accuracy.
- 2Rotate counters monthly to break familiarity blind spots.
- 3Any line variance over 5% needs a two-sentence explanation.
Licence
Free to use commercially. Adapt freely for your organisation — attribution to Nightingale Software is appreciated but not required.
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