Run the central kitchen like the supplier it is
Outlets indent from the central kitchen the way they order from a vendor. The kitchen plans production, costs each batch, dispatches, and every outlet confirms what arrived.
What it replaces
The paper, calls and spreadsheets this takes off your team's plate.
How it works
Indents with cut-offs
Each outlet indents before a cut-off time. The kitchen sees one consolidated demand by item and route instead of a dozen messages.
- Standard indent templates per outlet
- Cut-off and delivery schedules
- Changes after cut-off need approval
Production and batch costing
Indents become a production plan. Each batch records ingredients used, yield and cost, so semi-finished items carry a real cost to the outlet.
- Batch yield against standard
- Transfer pricing to outlets
- Kitchen wastage logged per batch
Dispatch that outlets confirm
Dispatched quantities travel as a transfer. The outlet confirms on receipt, and any shortfall or damage is recorded against the trip.
- Route-wise dispatch lists
- Receipt confirmation on the manager app
- Discrepancy report per route
Getting started
The order we set it up in.
Outlets indent
Before the cut-off.
Plan production
Consolidated by item.
Produce and cost
Batches with yield.
Dispatch
Transfers by route.
Confirm
Outlets receive and record gaps.
What changes
What teams using Central Kitchen should expect to see.
- One view of demand across outlets
- Semi-finished goods carry their real cost
- Transit losses visible per route
Questions
Can the central kitchen also sell to franchisees?
Yes. Franchise outlets can be billed as customers while company outlets receive stock transfers.
Does this need a separate login for kitchen staff?
Kitchen and store staff use the kitchen view of the same app, with access limited to their role.
Can we plan production from forecasts?
Yes, with the forecasting module, which suggests quantities from recent sales by outlet and day.
See DeepRestaurantAI with your own outlets
We'll connect a sample of your POS data and walk you through sales, purchasing, food cost and DeepObserve.ai camera AI for your format.