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Stock Take App for Hospitality

Stay on top of inventory with structured stock counts. Set minimum levels, run count sessions, and get alerted when items are running low.

📦 Item tracking
⚠️ Low-stock alerts
📊 Count history
📍 Per location
Stock Items — CBD Cafe
ItemCurrentMinStatus
Coffee beans (1kg)125
OK
Oat milk (1L)310
LOW
Takeaway cups (M)4550
LOW
Sugar sachets200100
OK
Serviettes (pack)84
OK
5 items · 2 low stockStart count
How to

Running a stock take

Follow these steps to set up your inventory, run a count, and stay ahead of shortages.

1

Set up stock items with minimum levels

Navigate to Settings > Stock and add the items you want to track. For each item, set a name, unit of measurement, and a minimum level. When stock falls below the minimum, Rundeck will flag it automatically so you can reorder before you run out.

Add stock item
New stock item
Item name
Oat milk (1L)
Unit
Cartons
Minimum level
10
Save item
Cancel
2

Start a stock take session

When it's time to count, go to Stock > Start Count. This creates a new session with all your tracked items listed. The session records who started it and when, so you have a clear audit trail for every count.

Start stock take
Weekly stock take
CBD Cafe · 5 items to count
Start
Last count: 9 Apr 2026 by Sarah M.
3

Count items and enter quantities

Work through each item and enter the current count. The form shows the item name, unit, and previous count for reference. Staff can enter counts quickly using the number pad or by adjusting up/down.

Count entry
Coffee beans (1kg)
Last count: 15 bags
-
12
+
Oat milk (1L)
Last count: 8 cartons
-
3
+
Takeaway cups (M)
Last count: 100 units
-
45
+
3 of 5 items counted
4

Submit the session

Once all items are counted, tap 'Submit stock take'. The session is saved with a timestamp, the person who counted, and the quantities recorded. You can also add notes — useful for explaining discrepancies like 'spill' or 'damaged stock'.

Submit stock take
📦
Stock take submitted
5 items counted at CBD Cafe
Submitted by James T.·16 Apr at 7:15 AM
5

View low-stock alerts

After a count, items that fall below their minimum level are flagged as low stock. The Stock dashboard shows these alerts front and centre so you can reorder before you run out. Managers can also receive push notifications for critical items.

Low-stock alerts
⚠ Low stock alerts
Oat milk (1L)LOW
Current: 3Minimum: 10Need: 7+
Takeaway cups (M)LOW
Current: 45Minimum: 50Need: 5+
Tips

Get the most from stock takes

A few ways to keep inventory accurate and prevent shortages.

📅
Count at the same time each week
Consistency matters. Count first thing Monday morning or last thing Sunday night — before deliveries arrive — for the most accurate snapshot.
⚠️
Set realistic minimums
Your minimum level should cover the time it takes to reorder and receive delivery. If it takes 3 days to get oat milk, set the minimum to cover 3 days of usage.
📝
Add notes for discrepancies
If the count is unexpectedly low, add a note explaining why (spill, damage, event). It helps when reviewing trends and spotting waste.
👥
Rotate who counts
Having different people count each week prevents blind spots. Fresh eyes often catch items that regulars overlook.
📊
Review trends monthly
Look at stock usage over time to spot patterns. If oat milk consistently runs low mid-week, adjust your order schedule.
🔔
Enable push alerts for low stock
Turn on notifications so managers get alerted the moment a count reveals a low-stock item — before the kitchen or bar runs out.
FAQ

Common questions

What is a par level?+
A par level is the minimum stock quantity you want on hand. Rundeck flags items below par so you know what to reorder.
Can I scan barcodes for stock takes?+
Yes. Use your phone camera to scan barcodes and quickly find items during a stock count.

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