Stop guessing. Know exactly what's in your kitchen.
Auto-deduction on every order. Low-stock alerts before you run out. Real food-cost percentage per dish. Expiry tracking that ends "found it spoiled" waste. Built into your POS — no extra app, no per-SKU fee. Cuts food waste 18-25% in the first 90 days.
Real-time stock across all categories
Six inventory jobs. One platform.
Every feature exists because a real restaurant kitchen was bleeding money without it.
Recipe-linked auto-deduction
Map each menu item to its ingredient quantities. Every sale auto-deducts the exact recipe from stock. No manual counts.
Low-stock & expiry alerts
Push notifications when items hit par level or near expiry. Prevents stock-outs and the "found it spoiled" moment.
Vendor PO automation
Set par levels. Auto-generated purchase orders go to assigned vendors. Vendors confirm via WhatsApp. GRN updates stock.
Variance & theft detection
Compare actual usage (physical count) against recipe-deducted usage. Variance reports surface where stock is leaking.
Real food-cost % per dish
Live food-cost percentage per menu item. Spot dishes whose ingredient prices crept past their menu margin. Reprice or replace.
Inter-branch transfers
Move stock between outlets with audit trail. Central kitchens supplying multiple branches handled with batch flows.
From manual counts to automated tracking.
Most restaurants are fully operational on inventory within 7 days of starting onboarding.
Import items
Upload your master ingredient list. CSV import or manual entry.
Build recipes
Map every menu dish to its ingredient quantities. The system auto-deducts on sale.
Set par levels
Define minimum stock per item. Auto-PO triggers when stock drops below.
Train & review
30-min WhatsApp video training. Review reports weekly for the first month.
Recipe-linked POS inventory vs Excel sheets.
| Capability | Excel + manual count | Online eMenu Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Stock accuracy | ±15% typical drift | Real-time, recipe-linked |
| Reorder timing | Reactive — run out, then order | Auto-alert at par level |
| Food-cost % per dish | Manual calc, monthly at best | Live, per dish |
| Expiry tracking | Hope someone checks | FEFO alerts |
| Theft / variance | Discover months later | Weekly variance reports |
| Multi-outlet | One spreadsheet per outlet | Consolidated + per-outlet view |
| Cost | Labour hours every week | Free in ₹199/month plan |
Inventory management — common questions.
What is restaurant inventory management software? +
Software that tracks every ingredient and supply item in your kitchen — how much you have, how fast you use it, when to reorder, and what it costs to plate each dish. Online eMenu's inventory module is built into the POS, so every order automatically deducts the right ingredients. Cuts food waste 18-25% and gives you real food-cost percentage per dish.
How does auto-deduction work? +
Each menu item is mapped to its recipe — Chicken Biryani consumes 200g rice, 150g chicken, 30g ghee, plus spices. When a Biryani is sold, those exact quantities deduct from stock automatically. No manual counting. End-of-day stock matches reality.
Does inventory management cost extra? +
No. Inventory is included free in the ₹199/month Unified CRM plan. No per-SKU charge, no add-on module. Compare to vendors who charge ₹2,000-5,000/month extra for inventory.
Can I track multiple kitchens or outlets? +
Yes. Multi-outlet chains can run consolidated inventory across all locations or maintain separate stock per outlet. Central kitchens supplying multiple branches are handled with inter-branch transfer flows. Per-outlet food-cost percentages roll up to a chain-wide dashboard.
Does it handle vendor purchase orders? +
Yes. Set par levels per item. When stock drops below reorder point, the system auto-generates purchase orders to your assigned vendors. Vendors can confirm and update delivery via WhatsApp. Goods Received Note flow updates stock on delivery.
How does it help cut food waste? +
Three ways: (1) expiry tracking with FEFO (first-expiry-first-out) prompts staff to use items closest to expiry; (2) variance reports flag where actual usage exceeds recipe-calculated usage (theft or over-portioning); (3) sell-through reports identify dishes that aren't moving. Customers typically cut waste 18-25% in the first 90 days.
Does it integrate with my existing supplier list? +
Yes. CSV import for items and suppliers. Common supplier formats supported. Migration team will do the initial import for you during onboarding. Most restaurants are fully running on the new system within 7 days.
Real-time inventory in your POS — no extra app.
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