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Restaurant Health Check Audit

Know where your restaurant is losing money—and what to fix first.

We examine the controls behind your operation, identify the gaps affecting profit and performance, and turn the findings into a clear, prioritized action plan.

27+ years in hospitality operations25 countries of practical experience
Recognize the warning signs

A busy restaurant can still be leaking profit every day.

High sales do not automatically mean healthy profit. Weak controls in purchasing, recipes, portions, stock, waste, menu pricing or staff routines can quietly reduce the return on every table served.

01

Food cost keeps rising

Your theoretical and actual cost do not match, but the reasons are unclear.

02

Waste is not controlled

Spoilage, overproduction, trimming and returns happen without reliable measurement.

03

Sales are strong, profit is weak

Popular dishes may have poor margins, inconsistent portions or incorrect prices.

04

Stock cannot be trusted

Receiving, storage, transfers, counting and usage are not connected by a disciplined system.

05

The kitchen is under pressure

Workflow, mise en place, staffing or equipment slow service and affect consistency.

06

Standards depend on individuals

Recipes, SOPs and responsibilities are not clear enough to protect quality every day.

What we examine

A 360° view of the controls behind performance.

The scope is adapted to your operation and focused on the areas most likely to affect profitability, consistency and control.

01

Food Cost & Purchasing

Review of the top 10 dishes, recipe costs, supplier prices, yields, purchasing and the gap between expected and actual usage.

02

Waste & Portion Control

Preparation loss, spoilage, overproduction, returns, staff meals and portion consistency.

03

Stock & Storage

Receiving, storage conditions, rotation, counting discipline, transfers and accountability.

04

Menu Profitability

Sales mix, contribution margin, pricing logic, item performance and operational feasibility.

05

Kitchen Operations

Workflow, productivity, preparation, bottlenecks, equipment use and quality consistency.

06

Service & Guest Experience

Service flow, order accuracy, response to complaints and the consistency of guest-facing standards.

07

Hygiene & Food Safety

Daily hygiene practices, receiving, storage, handling and the controls that protect guests and staff.

08

People, SOPs & Controls

Responsibilities, staff practices, supervision, documentation and reliable procedures.

How the audit works

Evidence first. Priorities second. Action next.

We do not deliver generic advice. We review the operation, connect the evidence, identify root causes and show management where action will have the greatest impact.

01

Discovery

Understand the concept, concerns, targets and available information.

02

Assessment

Review the agreed areas through records, observation, interviews and checks.

03

Diagnosis

Separate symptoms from root causes and assess their operational impact.

04

Action Plan

Present clear priorities, corrective actions and recommended next steps.

What you receive

A management tool—not general observations.

We give decision-makers clarity on what is wrong, why it matters and what should happen next.

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01

Clear findings

The principal gaps, risks and profit leaks identified during the review.

02

Priority action plan

A practical report with quick wins and corrective actions organized by urgency and operational impact.

03

Management debrief

A focused explanation of the findings, decisions and recommended next steps.

04

Path to implementation

If required, we define the next phase for systems, menu, training or support.

Start with clarity

Stop guessing where the problem is.

Tell us what is happening in your restaurant. We will review your situation and confirm the right Health Check scope.

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