Stock Audits
Stock auditing has been the backbone of my career since 1997.
From Allied Domecq's multi-brand estate to national pub and restaurant
groups, Hilton, Marco Pierre White, RedCat, and major live music festivals across
the UK and Europe. I've carried out more stocktakes than I can count, in more
types of operation than most people in this industry ever see.
The difference that I offer isn't the counting...
It's knowing what the numbers mean, why the variances exist, and what
operationally needs to change to stop it happening next month.
Stock is one of the clearest indicators of where profit is being lost in a hospitality business - but only if it’s analysed properly.
Most stocktakes tell you what the variance is.
They don’t tell you:
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why it’s happening
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what it’s costing you
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or how to fix it
That’s the difference.
A profit diagnostic tool that reveals:
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hidden margin leakage
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operational inconsistencies
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control weaknesses
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gaps between expected and actual performance
Through detailed stock analysis, I identify:
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Overpouring and yield loss behind the bar
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Portion inconsistency in the kitchen
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Purchasing vs usage gaps
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Waste, spoilage, and poor stock rotation
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Process breakdowns and lack of accountability
My background across operations, finance, and audit means I don’t just report variances. I understand what’s driving them and how to fix them in real environments.
What you get.
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Clear understanding of where profit is being lost
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Accurate cost of sales insight
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Identified root causes—not just symptoms
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Practical actions to improve margin and control
Most stocktaking services:
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Count stock
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Produce reports
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Leave the rest to the operator
I don’t.
I focus on:
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Interpreting the numbers commercially
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Linking them to operational behaviour
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Helping you fix the issues in practice
What happens next?
Stock analysis highlights where profit is being lost—but fixing it requires action.
Depending on what’s identified, I also support with:
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Control & Compliance Reviews
Strengthening processes, accountability, and operational discipline
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Profit Recovery Support
Working with your team to implement practical changes that improve performance
