Catering Procurement & Inventory Management Course
Master catering procurement and inventory management in gastronomy. Gain skills in demand forecasting, creating purchasing plans, stock control, waste reduction, and monitoring key F&B metrics to improve profitability, consistency, and guest satisfaction. This course equips you with practical tools for efficient operations and cost savings in catering environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches selection of optimal products, standardisation of units, and recipe-SKU linking for precise ordering and cost management. You will learn to develop 4-week purchasing plans, forecast demand accurately, set safety stock levels, and establish reorder points. Additionally, master techniques for minimising waste, conducting inventory audits, evaluating suppliers, and building simple dashboards to track food costs, stock levels, and weekly performance metrics.
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Develop skills
- Smart demand forecasting: convert covers to accurate ingredient orders quickly.
- Efficient inventory control: reduce waste using FIFO, portion control, and strict counts.
- Stock policy setup: establish pars, safety stock, and reorder points effectively.
- Hotel F&B planning: analyse demand by segment, season, and meal period.
- Practical purchasing plans: create 4-week order schedules to avoid stock-outs.
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