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Chinaware Inventory
Chinaware inventory lies on the shoulders of the stewarding department, and it is the responsibility of the stewarding department to keep track of the numbers of chinaware in use as well as the numbers of chinaware that needs replacement or are lost. Furthermore, the Stewarding Department has to keep a record of the basic information needed to not only purchase and restock the items but to also maintain as well as control the items that are being used in the operation.
Knowing the Quantity or Par Stock
The first thing that needs to be addressed is to know the quantity of the chinaware or the par stock. This should have two sets. The first one is the set being used in the restaurant, and the second one is the set that is being reserved in the storage area.
Both sets should include the dinner plates as well as the bowls. This should also include the fruit dishes. The number of these items should be twice or thrice than the number of seats available in the restaurant.
This should also include the salad plates as well as the bread plates, and this should also include the cups and saucers. The number of these items should be thrice or four times than the number of seats available in the restaurant.
Lastly, this should also include the sugar containers as well as the ashtrays. The number of these items should be at least half of the number of seats available or at least one times than that.
Knowing the Quality
As a restaurant, you would naturally want quality chinaware. For this reason, here are the things that need to be considered in purchasing quality chinaware.
- You should check the durability of the item. This should include checking the thickness as well as the weight of the chinaware. Remember, just because a chinaware is thick, it does not mean that it is more durable.
- You should check how well the chinaware cleans. You would naturally want something that can easily be cleaned.
- You should check how well the chinaware holds heat. After all, the chinaware will hold hot dishes. Plus, it will also go through the dishwashing machine.
- You should check the design. Not only would you naturally want matching sets for your restaurant, but you would also want designs that do not fade or scratch that easily.
- You should check if it has a complete glazed cover and if the pattern is covered by the glaze.
Knowing the Size
This, of course, depends upon the types of dishes that you would be providing. However, to be on the safe side, you should always consider how good the food presentation will look on the chinaware. Remember, guests choose to dine at a restaurant not only for how the food tastes but also how well the food is presented. It is more appealing to the guests if your food teases not only their sense of smell and sense of taste, but their sense of sight as well.
Knowing the Supply
Another important thing that should be considered is the supply. You should make sure that there is a continuity of the chinaware design. It will not do the restaurant any good if you choose a very complicated design only to find out that the provider cannot supply you with the same design when you order it. In conjunction with this, you should also consider the delivery period of the chinaware.
Furthermore, a restaurant can save more money if it sticks with one chinaware design or pattern.
These are just some of the things that need to be considered when it comes to chinaware inventory. However, to make this really matter, the kitchen steward should always exercise extreme caution when handling chinaware not only to prevent breakage and loss but to also prevent unnecessary expenses.