Ad Type: Looking for a job Experience Level: Senior Contract Type: Part-time Qualification: Bachelor **A Real Consultation from a Restaurant Owner** A restaurant owner contacted us with the following question: *"My sales are good, but at the end of the month, the profits are much lower than expected. Where is the problem?"* After reviewing the situation, researching the numbers, and the operational methods, the main reasons identified were: ✔ Inaccurate calculation of meal costs. ✔ Waste of raw materials higher than normal rates. ✔ Some operational expenses were not under continuous monitoring. ✔ Some items achieve good sales but have a low profit margin. **Recommended Solutions:** • Prepare actual and updated costs for each item. • Monitor waste daily and link it to inventory. • Review operational expenses weekly. • Focus on the most profitable items and re-evaluate some other items. • Prepare simplified reports to help the business owner make quick decisions. In many cases, the problem is not weak sales, but rather cost management and number tracking. **Mohamed El Shenawy** Specialist in restaurant operations and development within the Kingdom First free 30-minute phone consultation to assess the current situation and suggest improvement opportunities.