restaurant-mgr

Analyzes food cost, labor, and menu data to generate benchmarked action plans.

14|6|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aiunlocked1412/claude-skill-unlock --skill restaurant-mgr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: restaurant-mgr
Source: https://github.com/aiunlocked1412/claude-skill-unlock/tree/main/skills/05-business/restaurant-mgr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aiunlocked1412/claude-skill-unlock --skill restaurant-mgr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps restaurant owners and managers diagnose and fix low profitability by analyzing food cost, labor cost, inventory, menu performance, P&L, staffing, and delivery economics so they can prioritize actions that improve margin and cash flow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Food Cost Analysis: Calculates dish and total food cost percentages, identifies high-FC items and recommends pricing or cost reduction.
  • Labor Cost Optimization: Computes labor % and sales-per-labor-hour, suggests staffing schedules and productivity improvements.
  • Menu Engineering: Classifies items into Star/Plowhorse/Puzzle/Dog and proposes targeted actions (reprice, promote, remove).
  • Inventory & Operations: Provides par-level calculation, FIFO guidance, waste tracking, and daily/weekly/monthly checklists.
  • P&L & ROI: Produces benchmarked P&L reviews, prime cost analysis, and new-branch ROI/payback estimates.
  • Delivery Strategy: Compares platform commissions and suggests pricing and channel strategies to protect margin.
  • Use Cases: New restaurant with poor profit, high food cost scenarios, planning a second branch, optimizing delivery margins, or simplifying menu for operational consistency.

Quick Start

Run the restaurant-mgr skill with a short shop context like "casual mixed, 30 seats, avg check 145, revenue 850000, FC 36%, LC 26%, issues: high FC and delivery commission" to receive a P&L analysis and prioritized action plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about restaurant-mgr

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I analyze restaurant food cost and labor cost to improve profitability?

Restaurant food cost analysis calculates dish and total food cost percentages against revenue to identify high-FC items, then recommends pricing adjustments or cost reduction actions to improve margins.

How does menu engineering work for classifying profitable menu items?

Menu engineering works by classifying items into Star, Plowhorse, Puzzle, and Dog categories based on profitability and popularity, then proposing targeted actions like repricing, promoting, or removing specific dishes.

Can I use this to calculate ROI and payback estimates for a new restaurant branch?

Yes, you can calculate new-branch ROI and payback estimates by providing your concept, seating capacity, average check, and projected revenue to produce benchmarked financial return projections.

What's the best way to optimize delivery platform commissions and protect restaurant margins?

The best way to optimize delivery strategy is by comparing platform commissions against your food cost percentages, then applying suggested pricing and channel strategies tailored to protect your delivery margins.

What inputs do I need to generate a restaurant P&L review and operational checklist?

You need inputs including your restaurant concept, seating, average check, monthly revenue, staff counts, and current food cost and labor cost percentages to generate a benchmarked P&L review and operational checklists.

Does this restaurant management tool work for small cafes and F&B outlets?

Yes, this tool is designed for small-to-medium restaurants, cafes, and F&B outlets to diagnose low profitability and streamline inventory, staffing schedules, and delivery economics for better cash flow.