Core Features Overview: Scheduling, Inventory & Reporting

CheddrSuite is an all-in-one restaurant management platform designed to help you run your business more efficiently. This article provides an overview of the core features and explains how to use them for your day-to-day operations.

Employee Scheduling

The Scheduling module makes it easy to build and manage employee work schedules. To create a new schedule, navigate to Scheduling in the left sidebar and click New Schedule. Select the week, choose your employees, and drag shifts onto the schedule grid. You can set shift start and end times, assign roles, and add notes for each shift.

To publish a schedule, click Publish and your team members will be notified automatically via email or the CheddrSuite mobile app. You can also copy previous week's schedules to save time and make adjustments as needed.

Inventory Management

CheddrSuite's Inventory module helps you track stock levels, reduce waste, and manage food costs. To access it, go to Inventory in the left navigation. From here you can:

- Add inventory items with categories, units of measurement, and par levels

- Log inventory counts manually or via mobile device

- Set low-stock alerts so you're always notified when supplies run low

- View inventory history and usage reports

You can also create purchase orders directly from the Inventory module and send them to vendors.

Reporting & Analytics

The Reports section provides powerful insights into your restaurant's performance. Access it from the Reports icon in the left sidebar. Available reports include:

- Labor Cost Reports: See total labor hours and costs by employee, role, or time period

- Sales Reports: Track daily, weekly, and monthly revenue (requires POS integration)

- Inventory Reports: Monitor usage, variance, and waste

- Employee Performance: View punctuality, shift completion, and hours worked

Reports can be filtered by date range and exported as CSV or PDF files.

Task Management

Use the Tasks feature to assign and track operational tasks for your team. Create tasks with due dates, assign them to specific employees, and monitor completion status from the dashboard. This is ideal for daily checklists, cleaning schedules, and training assignments.

Communication Tools

CheddrSuite includes built-in messaging so managers can communicate directly with staff. Send announcements to all staff or message individuals directly. All messages are logged for reference and compliance.