Dales Stocktaking Services

Possible reasons for High Deficits....

• Wrong measures or incorrect selling prices

• Excessive Beer wastage

• Stock out on loan

• incorrect sales/revenue figure

• Inadequate control of allowances

• Short deliveries or errors by suppliers

• Stock not seen by stock auditor

• Returned beer not recorded

• Deliveries relating to the previous period

• Dishonesty and theft

Pilferage - some methods....

• Not charging for drinks

• Under-ringing

• Collusion by bar and floor staff

• Supplying short measures to clients

• Diluted spirits

• Direct theft

Failure to Achieve projected Gross Profits.....

• Plan your menu

• Take advantage of "seasonal prices"

• Buy competitively "shop around"

• Buy within a defined policy

• Buy in bulk only if appropriate

• Order perishables in small amounts

• Order daily goods (milk, bread etc.) only as needed

• Check the weight of goods being delivered (meat etc.) on accurate scales

• Check quantities, sizes etc. and counts on all goods

• Security in storage areas of all high cost goods

• Keep storage areas tidy and use stock rotation

• Keep accurate records, including cost prices

• Be aware of costs and set correct selling prices

• Keep wastage to an absolute minimum

• Adopt strict portion control