KITCHENSYNC UNIVERSITY

KitchenSync University (KSU) is here to help restaurant owners and operators turn great restaurants into great businesses.

KSU COURSES

Understanding Prime Cost

  • This presentation highlights the importance of understanding prime costs—COGS and labor—as they are key expenses for restaurants, typically making up 60-65% of revenue. Effective management of these costs directly impacts cash flow, pricing, and operational efficiency. KitchenSync supports clients in tracking prime costs, setting targets, and controlling expenses with tools like reporting and forecasting, helping restaurants stay profitable and competitive.

How to Improve Inventory Management

  • This presentation dives into how smart inventory management helps control food costs, boost profits, and keep popular items available. It covers using tools like MarginEdge for automated tracking or customizable spreadsheets. Key practices—like regular inventory counts, setting PAR levels, and tracking sales trends and waste—are essential for reducing loss. Poor inventory practices can result in overstated COGs and missed sales. KitchenSync supports clients with streamlined inventory setup, variance monitoring, and ingredient price alerts to help maximize profits

California’s Violence in the Workplace

  • This presentation covers California's "Violence in the Workplace" law, which mandates that, as of July 2024, employers implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. Key requirements include procedures for reporting violence, employee training, emergency response, and hazard assessments. Restaurants face particular risks across four types of workplace violence—criminal, customer, coworker, and relationship-based incidents. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial, legal, and reputational consequences. To aid compliance, KitchenSync offers services like EPLI policies, employee training, and incident logging to support restaurant operators in creating safer workplaces.

The Importance of a Restaurant Budget

  • This presentation discusses how restaurant budgets are essential for both new and existing restaurant owners. It helps project financial performance, plan purchases and hiring, set clear expectations for investors and employees, and align operational and financial goals. A well-structured budget serves as a roadmap, enabling restaurant owners to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and maximize profitability by keeping everyone focused on clear objectives.