Restaurant operations, connected
Restaurant purchasing software for a clearer ordering routine
Cooklayer brings supplier products, order drafts and purchase history into one workspace. Prepare the order with the right location and delivery details, then review it before sending it to your supplier.
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Build orders from your supplier catalogue
Choose the supplier and restaurant location, then add products and the quantities you need. A shared catalogue gives the team a consistent starting point for product names and ordering units. Check whether an item is bought by the case, bag or individual unit before submitting the order, particularly when someone is covering the usual purchaser's shift.
Keep preparation separate from sending
Save an order draft while you check stock, kitchen requirements and delivery timing. Review the quantities, notes and expected delivery date at checkout before sending the supplier order. This gives the purchaser a deliberate check on the request; sending an order does not itself guarantee that the supplier has accepted it or can deliver every item.
Follow the purchase beyond the order
Recent orders give managers a record to consult when checking what was requested and preparing the next purchase. Bring supplier invoices into Cooklayer as they arrive so purchasing and cost review use the same operational workspace. When an invoice or delivery differs from the order, verify the actual quantities and prices rather than assuming the original order total is the final cost.
Questions from restaurant teams
Does Cooklayer automatically place every suggested purchase?
The ordering workflow described here uses drafts and a review before sending. Keep purchasing decisions with your team, especially when menus, stock counts or supplier availability have changed.
Do I need a POS connection to send supplier orders?
No. Supplier ordering can be used without a connected POS. Start with your supplier catalogue and stock requirements; any sales-based planning depends on the completeness and compatibility of the sales data you provide.