I will audit your restaurant data and verify if your numbers are real
Restaurant Data Analyst, Former Pro Chef
About this Gig
Your POS system holds data you've never fully read.
I'm Giovanni professional chef for 15+ years in high-end kitchens
(Michelin-starred environments included), graduate in Economics,
Master's in Data Analytics. I've worked both sides of the pass:
I know what the numbers mean because I've lived what causes them.
Most analytics tools show you what happened. I audit your existing
data and verify whether what your software is telling you actually
reflects what's happening in your kitchen.
No recipe book? No problem. I estimate portion costs from
professional kitchen experience. Results will be clearly marked as
estimates not certified figures. Actual performance may differ.
To get precise food cost data, a proper recipe book is needed:
I provide a free template to help you build one.
Why not just use MarginEdge or Toast Analytics? Those tools break
down the moment your restaurant has seasonal menus, suppliers who
change item names, or a chef who portions by eye. I handle the
edge cases because I've seen them from inside the kitchen.
Message me before ordering. Tell me your POS system and months
of data available. I'll confirm which package fits.
My Portfolio
FAQ
What format should my data be in?
CSV or Excel export from your POS system. For Standard and Premium, supplier invoices in PDF or Excel. If you're unsure what to export, message me — I'll tell you exactly what I need within the hour.
I don't have a digitized recipe book. Is that a problem?
No, that's the case I specialize in. I estimate realistic portions from 15+ years of professional kitchen experience. Remember: Results will be clearly marked as estimates not certified figures. Actual performance may differ. To get precise food cost data, a proper recipe book is needed.
Do you work with my POS system?
I work with Toast, Square, Lightspeed, Orderbird, TouchBistro, and any system that exports to CSV or Excel. Send me a sample export if you're unsure. I'll confirm compatibility before you order.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes. For orders above $95 I sign a simple NDA before you send any data. Your financials stay yours.
What if my CSV format is non-standard?
I'll send you a simple Excel template, most clients fill it in under 20 minutes. I guide you through it.
Do you work with restaurants outside the US/UK?
Yes, food cost and menu engineering principles are universal. I adapt benchmarks to your local market and currency.

