Prep line
Low stock alerts on oils, dairy, and sauces.
Restaurant inventory software for independent operators
Countertop helps restaurant teams count faster, clean up inventory records, and run ordering with less guesswork.
Inventory overview by location
Walk-in cooler
Counts recorded on tablet in one pass.
Dry storage
Template-based count flow for weekly audits.
Orders
Shortage report grouped by vendor for review.
Common inventory problems for restaurant teams
Paper count sheets
Sheets get lost, damaged, or copied with outdated item lists.
Scattered spreadsheets
Every manager has a different file, format, and naming convention.
Slow month-end counts
Teams spend too long reconciling notes and retyping item counts.
Unclear order quantities
Orders are built from memory, not from a clean count against PAR.
How Countertop fixes those gaps
Import, count, order, and report from one app used by managers and kitchen teams.
Inventory by category and location
Keep items organized by food type, vendor, and where teams actually count them.
Faster counting
Use reusable templates on phone, tablet, or desktop for consistent count sessions.
Better reports
Generate inventory, order, and item reports without manual spreadsheet cleanup.
Easier ordering
Compare current counts to PAR and move shortages into vendor-linked orders.
Who benefits most
Owners
Review store-level reports and spot variance faster.
Managers
Run consistent counts across shifts and stations.
Kitchen teams
Count where they work, without extra paperwork.
Operations leads
Use one process across multiple locations.
FAQ
Can I keep my existing inventory categories?
Yes. Import your current lists, then map and edit categories before counting.
Do I have to replace everything at once?
No. Most teams start with one location or one vendor list, then expand.
Move your restaurant inventory software off spreadsheets
Use count sessions and clear order math your team can repeat every week.