HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC
QUESTION
HOW TO PREPARE FOOD SERVICES FIGURES FROM DIFFERENT DATA
BY
AMUDIPE IFEOLUWA GLORY
MATRICULATION NUMBER
SO4/HMT/2020/2680
COURSE CODE: HMT 322
COURSE TITLE: FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE MANAGEMENT
LECTURER IN CHARGE:
MRS. FAMOJURO
HOW TO PREPARE FOOD SERVICES FIGURES FROM DIFFERENT DATA
Preparing food service figures from different data requires a systematic approach to ensure accuracy and
reliability. Here's a comprehensive essay on how to prepare food service figures from different data:
Step 1: Identify the Data Sources
- Sales data from point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Inventory records
- Recipe costing cards
- Labor schedules
- Customer counts
- Menu engineering data
Step 2: Gather and Organize the Data
- Collect data from various sources
- Ensure data is up-to-date and consistent
- Organize data into categories (e.g., sales, labor, inventory)
Step 3: Calculate Sales Figures
- Total sales revenue
- Sales by menu item/category
- Average check size
- Sales per customer
Step 4: Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- Total COGS
- COGS by menu item/category
- Food cost percentage
Step 5: Calculate Labor Figures
- Total labor cost
- Labor cost as a percentage of sales
- Labor productivity metrics (e.g., sales per labor hour)
Step 6: Calculate Inventory Figures
- Total inventory value
- Inventory turnover rate
- Inventory shrinkage percentage
Step 7: Analyze and Interpret the Data
- Identify trends and patterns
- Compare to industry benchmarks
- Determine areas for improvement
Step 8: Prepare Reports and Visualizations
- Create reports and charts to present findings
- Use visualizations to illustrate key metrics and trends
Step 9: Review and Refine the Process
- Regularly review data and reports
- Refine the process to ensure accuracy and relevance
By following these steps, food service professionals can prepare accurate and comprehensive figures
from different data sources, enabling informed decision-making and data-driven management.