Wet & Dry Stocktaking in Ireland

National Food and Beverage Stocktakers Since 1896

Whether you run an individual pub, café, restaurant, hotel or even a group, large or smalls, we have a wet only or combined wet and dry stocktake solution that will fit your needs. Stocktaking is critical to a food and beverage business, but if your stocktaker is not improving your business, why should you keep paying for it?

You might consider stocktaking a reactive measure, nevertheless, a proven independent stocktaker can significantly help you make more profit, reduce losses and become a proactive element of your business control.

Companies seldom like to admit it, but theft does happen. Stocktaking offers solutions that show where theft is occurring. It is for this reason that stocktaking can be seen as reactive. However the old adage is correct here, the best form of defence is attack; stocktaking is a great way to prevent theft. It forms a powerful deterrent in the minds of your staff. Rather than causing awkward situations we have found this level of control can actually improve trust between colleagues and make for a happier and calmer work environment.

At Venners, we believe reputable stocktaking by professional stocktakers should, at the very least, be self-financing. In other words, if your stocktaker is not quite paying for themselves through their service to you, it is probably time you found a new one. Using a trusted and proven licensed trade stocktaker like Venners, is a sure-fire way to increase your yield and gross profit.

Venners stocktakers provide you with focus, coaching and support throughout your stocktakes and beyond; helping you improve your operations, stock control, yield and profits. If you are interested in our stocktaking solution, get in touch with us now. We will be more than happy to meet with you to discuss your bespoke needs, tailor a specification and offer you a quote – and if we don’t think we can help you, we will tell you.

Same Day Reports

Results are published on site and fully discussed with respective management. This includes a written report detailing any action points and recommendations for improving performance month by month.Read More »

Business Support

Our support team is staffed by trained stocktakers – people who will fully understand your needs. Area managers are also available to help you problem-solve at sites and who you can liaise with on a regular basis.

Spirit Testing

Venners Stocktaking also comes with free ‘Spirit Authenticity’ testing on a range of popular spirits, as well as ABV testing to counteract the danger of having staff swap authentic liquor for cheap, imitation spirits.

Alert! Upgrades

Upgrade your stocktaking: H&S Alert! is a mini H&S audit bolt-on, providing a cost-effective way for businesses to manage their health and safety obligations and satisfy due diligence – monthly.

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Why Do I Need Stocktaking?

Improved GP%

Venners are proven to provide real growth & savings; a perfect low cost solution to increase your gross profit and yield.

Improved Yield

Get 105% yield from your draught beers and dramatically improve the yield from your drinks offer with Venners.

Losses Minimised

Venners stocktaking highlights all channels of potential and actual loss, helping you to eradicate operational losses and write-offs.

Powerful In-Depth Reports

We make our stock reports simple enough for your staff to use, but also rich and deep in data. They include great advice to give you the vision and control your business requires.

Venners Stocktaking Includes:

Detailed Food Results
Detailed Liquor Results
Same Day Reports
ABV Testing on Spirits
Brand Authentication on Spirits
Business Support and Coaching
Backdating Stock Periods
National Coverage
Seven Day Availability

Client Testimonials

Venners judge our own success only by the direct success of our clients; it is for this reason we consider ourselves the most successful stocktaking company in the UK today.

“Venners has been instrumental in supporting Marston’s Inns and Taverns in achieving continued growth using its stock and audit programs.”

Peter Dalzell, Managing Director, Marstons Inns & Taverns

“All services delivered by Venners have proved to be effective and as a result of this successful partnership IHG have developed a preferred supplier relationship with Venners”

Max Izzard, Area Director of Finance & Business Support Europe, IHG

“Their approach, reporting, action plans and feedback are well worth the investment. They immediately helped reduce our cost of doing business with out impacting our quality or guest experience. As well as many quick wins, their consultancy audit enables continuous, sustainable improvement and benchmarking.”

Doug Lancaster, Stock Control Manager, Bourne Leisure

“For many years (Venners) have completed both regular and ad hoc stock takes in all Luminar clubs. Their service is comprehensive which means we are able to effectively highlight areas of non -compliance in a timely manner”.

Peter Marks, Managing Director, Luminar

“Venners have worked with Shepherd Neame for many years and have always provided a beneficial and timely service. This has enabled our Managers and Head Office Staff to gain information efficiently from the management information.”

Nigel Bunting, Retail Director, Shepherd Neame

“Sound financial controls are an essential part of the running of any business. High quality stock audits help directors to meet their statutory responsibilities and can help improve operating results.”

Philip Quigley, Partner, Smith & Williamson

“The service provided by Venners is professional, flexible and efficient. Detailed results are always delivered promptly and are utilised to build the powerful Vision 21 database. I have no hesitation recommending them to others in the Sector.”

Elaine Clarke, Managing Director, Baa Bar Ltd

Download our Liquor and Food Sample Stock Report

Our stock reports take the stress out of stock management and analysis; so you can run your estate more efficiently and profitably. Download our sample stock report here.

How We Maximise Your Profits

1. We Count

All food and liquor is counted, in all bars and storeroom areas to establish an accurate valuation. This becomes our starting point and any subsequent stocktakes will show a variance to the original count. At this stage spirits are checked for ABV strength and brand authenticity.

2. We Report

Following the count and spirit tests, your stocktaker will generate your report for you, on-site, the very same day. Your report consists of many reports and written summaries to help you visualise and understand what happened to your stock during the stock period.

3. We Coach

When your report is ready, your stocktaker will sit with your site manager and discuss the results and summary, pointing out action points, problems and opportunities so appropriate action can be taken in order to improve gross profit performance over the coming stock period.

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