Quarterly F&B Cost Control Assessment - Casino Operations

Track and analyze food & beverage cost performance across casino outlets, focusing on cost percentages, operational efficiency, and waste management to optimize profitability while maintaining service quality.

Report Objective

Evaluate quarterly cost control performance across food & beverage operations in casino outlets, identifying trends in prime costs, analyzing operational efficiency metrics, and highlighting opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining service standards.

Prime Cost Analysis

Line chart tracking food, beverage, and labor cost percentages over time.

Questions to Consider:

1970-Q1quarter20.0%25.0%30.0%food_cost_percentage vs. beverage_cost_percentagefood_cost_percentagebeverage_cost_percentageHow are Food & Beverage Cost Percentages Trending?Food costs averaging 32% with recent upward trend, beverage costs stable at 21%
  • Are cost percentages moving within acceptable ranges?

  • Which quarter showed the best cost control performance?

  • What factors are driving cost percentage changes?

  • How effective are labor scheduling practices?

  • Is labor productivity aligned with business volume?

  • What is the impact of overtime on labor costs?

1970-Q1quarter33.0%33.5%34.0%labor_cost_percentagelabor_cost_percentageLabor Cost Percentage TrendsLabor costs remain controlled at 34% average with seasonal variations

Outlet Performance Comparison

Bar chart comparing cost metrics across different F&B outlets.

Questions to Consider:

Casual DiningFine DiningBarBuffetSteakhouseoutlet_type$0.00$200.00$400.00$600.00$800.00sum(cost_per_cover)sum(cost_per_cover)Cost Performance by Outlet TypeFine dining shows highest cost per cover at $85, buffet most efficient at $25
  • Which outlets have the best cost control practices?

  • How do outlet-specific costs align with revenue generation?

  • Are there opportunities for cost optimization across outlets?

Waste Management & Inventory Efficiency

Line chart showing waste percentages and inventory turnover rates.

Questions to Consider:

  • Is waste management improving over time?

  • How efficient is our inventory turnover?

  • What impact do ordering practices have on waste?

1970-Q1quarter500.0%1000.0%1500.0%2000.0%food_waste_percentage vs. inventory_turnoverfood_waste_percentageinventory_turnoverFood Waste and Inventory Management TrendsFood waste maintained below 8% target with improving inventory turnover