Operations
Par Level
Definition: Target on-hand quantity of an ingredient for a period, triggering reorders when reached.
Par levels translate forecasted covers and menu mix into purchase orders. Setting pars too high ties cash in inventory and increases waste; too low causes 86s and emergency buys at premium cost.
Adjust pars seasonally and for holidays; static pars fail within months of opening. Kitchen and bar should share one pars philosophy.
Inventory software integrated with POS improves par accuracy over time.
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