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Seamlessly track inventory with the help of this customizable par inventory template.
What's inside?
An Excel spreadsheet where you can input your par amounts, remaining inventory, and emergency/events par. The sheet will do the math for you and output the order amount you ask suppliers for
What is par inventory?
Par inventory is a method of inventory tracking for restaurants.
Whoever the decision maker at the restaurant is will establish a "par," or a minimum amount of supply required in-store after each food inventory delivery.
Standard par is the amount you expect to have in-house on a given day, so pars can and do change on factors like seasonality, day of the week, weather, parties, events, and more.
What are par sheets?
Par sheets are spreadsheets that make the process of setting par levels and determining the minimum order amount that much easier for you. How? By using formulas to do the math of calculating your order amounts for you. You can use them to calculate pars by food type or supplier.
Make a par sheet for your restaurant
Ready to get started? Download the Par Sheet Template to start seamlessly tracking inventory at your restaurant. And to learn how to set up a par inventory sheet, follow along with this article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a par sheet in a restaurant?
A: A par sheet lists the ideal on-hand inventory level ("par") for each item, helping kitchen and bar staff know how much to order or prep to avoid running out or over-stocking.
Q: How do I calculate par levels for inventory?
A: Look at average daily usage for an item, then add a buffer for delivery lead time and demand fluctuation to set a safe minimum stock level.
Q: What should a par sheet template include?
A: Include item name, unit of measure, current on-hand count, par level, and the amount needed to order to reach par.
Q: What format is the par sheet template available in?
A: It's available as an editable spreadsheet in Excel.
Q: How often should I update par levels?
A: Review par levels seasonally or whenever menu items, supplier lead times, or sales volume change significantly.
Q: Can I use this par sheet with Toast inventory management?
A: Yes, many restaurants use a par sheet for manual counts and transition to Toast's inventory tools for automated par tracking and ordering alerts.
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