Menu Engineering Explained - How To - Understanding the Menu Analysis Tool

In our culinary management class we explore the structure, data, formulas, and application of the menu engineering worksheet. The video provides a detailed explanation of each step of how to use and understand the menu engineering worksheet in Excel. We review what each sections means. We review what the cell values mean or relate to, and how to calculate them. Like many spreadsheets, the amount of information in worksheet can initially appear overwhelming. Follow along, as I walk you through the spreadsheet, and suggest a simple way to make intimidating worksheets easier to view. After watching the video, I am confident you will be confident using this simple, yet powerful tool to effect change, and improve the performance of your restaurant menu. Menu engineering yields so much power for the effective analysis of a menu. This allows us to make informed menu change decisions, and improve the management efficiency of a restaurant operation. See my other video on monitoring daily food cost. Use the technique called FLASH FOOD COST, or daily food cost, to actively manage your daily operation. Increase profitability, and meet operational financial goals, by using this effective and simple strategy.