CostMyMenu
Free Recipe Costing Calculator
Cloud-based tool to build recipes, calculate plate costs, and engineer menu profitability without spreadsheets.
Open Calculator
Curated by Shalom Bennett
The Operator’s Library
Stop searching. Start executing. A curated collection of 100% free templates, calculators, training modules, and leadership podcasts for hospitality professionals.
Finance & Cost Control
Calculators for food cost, recipe pricing, and P&L management.
Restaurant365
Food Cost Percentage Calculator
Simple web calculator to determine your actual food cost vs. ideal targets based on inventory and purchases.
Use ToolOver Easy Office
Restaurant P&L Template
Professional Excel/Sheet template for tracking monthly Profit & Loss with restaurant-specific categories.
Download ExcelApicbase
Menu Engineering Worksheet
Excel tool to categorize dishes into Stars, Plowhorses, Puzzles, and Dogs to optimize menu mix.
Get WorksheetCookKeepBook
Recipe & Margin Planner
Free open-source community tool for recipe management, costing, and margin analysis.
Visit SiteLightspeed
Restaurant Business Plan
A structured template for new concepts, covering financial projections, market analysis, and operations.
Download PDFLeadership Podcasts
Audio mentorship from the industry's best operators.
Restaurant Unstoppable
Eric Cacciatore interviews successful restaurateurs about mentorship, culture, and scaling.
Listen NowHospitality Daily
Short, daily bursts of inspiration and news from Josiah Mackenzie. Great for morning briefings.
Listen NowSlick Talk
Wil Slickers covers the lodging and hotel side of hospitality with a focus on innovation.
Listen NowAll in the Industry
Behind-the-scenes interviews with chefs, GMs, and industry leaders on Heritage Radio.
Listen NowTemplates & Operational Forms
Don't reinvent the wheel. Download ready-to-use documents.
Toast POS
Staff Scheduling Template
A comprehensive Excel shift planner to manage labor costs and team availability manually.
Download FileeForms
Employee Handbook
A customizable Word/PDF skeleton to create your restaurant's HR policy manual.
Download FileRestaurantOwner
Opening & Closing Checklists
Detailed PDF checklists for FOH and BOH to standardize daily open/close procedures.
Get ChecklistsJotForm
Digital Form Library
100+ free digital forms: Incident reports, write-ups, time-off requests, and cleaning logs.
Browse LibrarySmartsheet
Inventory Count Sheets
Printable and digital inventory trackers to manage stock levels and reduce waste.
Download FileVertex42
Staff Rotation Schedule
Excel-based rotation planner for 24/7 operations or hotel front desk staffing.
Download FileMarketing & Design
Tools to build your brand and drive covers.
Canva
Free Menu Maker
Drag-and-drop design tool with thousands of free restaurant menu and social media templates.
Start DesigningMalou
Google Review Calculator
Calculate how many 5-star reviews you need to improve your Google Maps rating.
Use ToolUnsplash
Royalty-Free Food Photos
High-resolution, free-to-use food and interior photography for your website and socials.
Browse PhotosTraining & Education
Upskill yourself and your team for free.
AHLA Foundation
Hospitality For Hope
Free continuing education and professional development courses for hotel employees and managers.
View CoursesTypsy / Coursera
Free Online Courses
Access select free modules on beverage service, guest experience, and leadership from global universities.
Compliance, Safety & HR
Standards, laws, and safety protocols.
FDA Food Code
The official standard for food safety regulations in the US.
Access GuideOSHA Safety Info
Workplace safety guidelines specific to restaurant environments.
Access GuideServSafe Resources
Free downloads and posters for allergen and alcohol safety.
Download AssetsAllergy Awareness
Guides and posters for managing food allergens in the kitchen.
Access Guide