RESTAURANT OWNERS
Boost Margins. Master Prime Cost.
Specialized restaurant bookkeeping services designed to help owners understand their numbers, control costs, and improve profitability.
My 3-Step Restaurant Accounting System
Here is my straightforward three-step approach to keeping your restaurant's finances clean, accurate, and always working in your favor.
CPA-Ready Books
Be prepared come tax time, with clean reports and zero panic.
Daily Reports
Stay on top of your numbers with up-to-date sales and expense data — so you always know exactly where your business stands.
Seamless Payroll
Payroll that integrates directly into QuickBooks, saving time and reducing human error.
I’ve been in your shoes—juggling payroll, chasing invoices, and hoping the books are right.
My food & beverage career started with a pair of rubber gloves and a dish pit. From there, I worked my way up through nearly every role the industry has to offer:
Dishwasher → Server → Sommelier → Manager → Bookkeeper & Administrator
I have lived every corner of this industry. I know the long hours, the razor-thin margins, the payroll stress, and the sinking feeling of not knowing if your numbers are right. I built a system that fixed all of that for a multi-department food & beverage operation — and now I bring that same system to restaurant owners just like you.
YOU DESERVE BETTER THAN GUESSWORK
More Than Bookkeeping—Your Full Back Office Toolkit
Food Cost and Tracking
Knowing exactly where your food dollars are going is one of the most powerful tools you can have as a restaurant owner. With 6 years of experience working exclusively in the food & beverage industry, I help you track food costs with precision so you always know your numbers. Uncontrolled food costs are one of the leading reasons restaurants struggle to stay profitable, but they don't have to be. Together, we'll make sure every dollar spent in your kitchen is accounted for and working toward your bottom line.
Prime Cost Monitoring
Your prime cost — the combination of your food & beverage costs and labor costs — is the single most important number in your restaurant. Keeping a close eye on this number is the difference between a thriving business and one that's constantly wondering where the money went. As a food & beverage bookkeeping specialist, I understand how quickly these numbers can shift and what to look for before small issues become big problems. I'll help you monitor your prime cost consistently so you can make smart, informed decisions for your business.
Inventory Management
Accurate inventory management is the backbone of a healthy, profitable food & beverage operation. Whether you're running a full-service restaurant, a café, or a catering business, knowing what you have on hand, and what it's costing you, is essential to staying in control. I bring hands-on industry experience to help you build and maintain an inventory process that is consistent, reliable, and easy to understand. When your inventory is dialed in, everything else becomes clearer.
POS Integrations
Your point-of-sale system is the heartbeat of your daily operations, and making sure it connects seamlessly with your bookkeeping is essential for accurate financial reporting. I have hands-on experience working with a wide range of POS systems, including Toast, Square, Clover, and Aloha, and I'll make sure your sales data flows cleanly into QuickBooks Online. No more manual entry, no more wondering if your books match your actual sales. A smooth POS integration means less time fixing errors and more time focusing on what you do best.
Cash Flow Reporting
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any food & beverage business and understanding it clearly can mean the difference between staying open and closing your doors. Many business owners are surprised to find that being "busy" doesn't always mean being profitable, and that's where clear, consistent cash flow reporting becomes invaluable. I'll provide you with easy-to-understand cash flow reports through QuickBooks Online so you always have a clear picture of what's coming in, what's going out, and what's ahead. With the right reporting in place, you'll feel more confident, more in control, and better prepared for whatever the industry throws your way.
Sales Tax Considerations
Sales tax in the food & beverage industry can be surprisingly complex, with rules that vary depending on what you're selling and where. From taxable menu items to exempt ingredients, the details matter. Getting them wrong can be costly. With my specialized experience in food & beverage bookkeeping, I help ensure your sales tax is being handled accurately and consistently within QuickBooks Online. You focus on running your business, and I'll make sure the numbers behind it are clean and compliant.
Payroll and Tipped Employees
Managing payroll in the restaurant industry comes with its own unique set of challenges, especially when tipped employees are involved. Tip reporting, tip credits, and proper wage calculations require careful attention to detail and a solid understanding of how restaurant operations actually work. I speak the language of the industry and understand the behind-the-scenes complexities of running a food & beverage business. With me in your corner, you can feel confident that your team is being paid accurately and that your payroll records are always in order.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Many food & beverage businesses today are generating income from multiple sources: dine-in, takeout, delivery platforms, catering, events, merchandise, and more. Keeping these revenue streams organized and clearly separated is key to truly understanding where your money is coming from. As your bookkeeping partner, I'll set up and maintain a clear, organized structure in QuickBooks Online so that each revenue source is tracked individually and accurately. When you can see exactly where your income is coming from, you're in a much stronger position to grow.
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