Track stock levels, manage vendors, and log waste in an AI-powered system built with AI to fit your restaurant's unique kitchen workflow.




Customize your setup with the exact inventory steps and views your team needs. Add features like low stock alerts as processes evolve—no code.






Connect vendor sheets, ingredient lists, and cost logs with real-time sync—or manage everything in Softr Databases. Create one source of truth for your entire inventory.
Give each teammate the right tools and access. Set up secure logins, user groups, and granular permissions—no IT support or dev work needed.
Give different team members tailored access and dashboards, so each role sees just what they need—from ingredients to supplier contracts.
Give different team members tailored access and dashboards, so each role sees just what they need—from ingredients to supplier contracts.
Streamline your internal processes with Softr Workflows. Trigger native notifications for low stock or automatic task updates to keep your kitchen running.
Access and update your inventory on the go, whether you are in the walk-in or at the computer. All apps are mobile-ready out of the box.
Use Google, email, or SSO logins to give your team fast, secure access to your inventory system—no IT tickets needed.
Keep internal data and supplier information safe with SOC2 and GDPR compliance, plus fine-tuned access control at every level.
No more one-size-fits-all tools or costly custom builds. Softr is easy to use and fully customizable, so you can launch faster, adapt as you grow, and skip the complexity of traditional software.

Build your restaurant inventory management software in minutes with AI—no manual configuration needed.

Add features like automated alerts or vendor management as your kitchen operations expand—no rebuild needed.

Start with inventory tracking, then add staff schedules and waste logs—all in one place with no extra tools.
Co-build with AI
Simply describe what you need. Let Softr handle everything - Interface, database, workflows.
Iterate with AI or visually
Control most critical parts of your app yourself - roles, permissions, security.
Ship the same day
Invite team members or external clients and partners right away. No developer handover.
Use drag-and-drop blocks to build a portal that looks sleek and modern out of the box. Add only the features you need, and iterate as your workflows evolve.




Restaurant inventory management software is a secure, centralized system where owners and chefs can track stock levels, manage supplier lists, and monitor food costs. It keeps all procurement and usage data in one place, so you don't have to rely on handwritten clipboards or messy spreadsheets. This makes it easier to stay organized, reduce food waste, and ensure a better bottom line for your kitchen operations.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. It makes it easy to build restaurant inventory management software that fits the specific way your kitchen operates. You can describe your needs—like tracking perishable ingredients or managing unit conversions—to the AI Co-Builder to instantly generate your database, pages, and logic, already connected and secure.
You don't need to code anything. You can start by generating with AI, using a template, or building from scratch. Everything runs on Softr Databases, the native, relational database built into the platform, or you can connect external tools like Google Sheets or Airtable. You have full control to adjust the layout visually, decide which staff members see which inventory sections, and brand it to match your restaurant's identity. It's quick to get up and running, simple to update mid-service, and flexible enough to scale as you open more locations.
You can include a wide range of features in your restaurant inventory management software depending on your kitchen's workflow. A great inventory app usually mixes classic functional blocks with AI-powered intelligence:
- AI-Powered Intelligence – Use Ask AI to let managers query stock trends conversationally, or set up Database AI Agents to automatically suggest reorder quantities based on past consumption.
- Vibe Coding Blocks – Build custom UI elements—like a visual par-level indicator—using the AI Code block to "vibe code" exactly what your chefs need.
- Softr Workflows – Build native automations (like a low-stock alert) that trigger mobile notifications or emails to vendors whenever an ingredient falls below a certain threshold.
- User Portals & Logins – Securely manage access so line cooks can only update counts while owners view financial reports.
- Forms & Data Collection – Capture information with custom intake forms for daily prep counts, waste logs, and delivery check-ins.
- Dashboards & Charts – Visualize your food cost percentages and waste metrics with real-time charts and summaries.
- Lists & Advanced Filtering – Display and manage your pantry with searchable tables, categorized by walk-in, dry storage, or bar.
Everything is built using Softr's drag-and-drop blocks, so you can create these features without writing code. Need something more custom? Use the Vibe Coding block to generate a tailored component with AI. And if your menu changes, it's easy to update the software later.
Vibe coding is all about moving fast and using AI to build exactly what you need. You can "vibe code" restaurant inventory management software in Softr by simply describing your requirements—like tracking expiration dates or managing vendor lead times—to the AI Co-Builder. Softr then generates a production-ready app on top of a stable, secure foundation.
Unlike other tools that just generate raw, fragile code, Softr handles the "boring 80%"—like staff authentication, inventory database logic, and permissions—natively. This means you get the speed of vibe coding without the "Day Two" headaches of managing raw code in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You describe it, Softr builds it, and it’s ready for your back-of-house team instantly.
Yes. You can manage multiple restaurant locations or departments (like front-of-house vs. back-of-house) in a single platform. Each staff member only sees the inventory lists and supplier data assigned to their specific location, based on their login and role. This is useful for restaurant groups or franchises working with centralized purchasing but decentralized storage.
Yes, you can. You don't need to bring your ingredient lists or vendor spreadsheets from somewhere else to start building with Softr. If you're starting from scratch, you can use Softr Databases, which is built into the platform and integrates perfectly with your inventory tracks and order forms.
But if you already have your inventory data in tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, or SQL databases, you can connect those too. You can also use the REST API connector to pull in data from your POS system. Either way, you have full control over how your recipe costs and stock levels are structured and displayed.
Softr Databases is the recommended native, relational data source for Softr. It is built explicitly for business apps, offering the highest performance for real-time stock updates, instant automation triggers for reorders, and a lightning-fast experience because the data is native to the platform.
If you already have your vendor lists or historical usage data elsewhere, Softr also connects to 17+ external data sources. You can connect to Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, SmartSuite, and more. You can even integrate multiple data sources into the same app—so your software could pull in live stock counts from Softr Databases and pricing from a supplier's SQL database at once. Most sources support real-time, two-way sync, so any changes in your app or data source stay in sync automatically.
Yes, Softr gives you full control over how your staff experiences the inventory software. You can customize the mobile-friendly layout, navigation, and content to match your kitchen's workflow. Each page or block can be shown or hidden based on who's logged in, so a prep cook sees only their daily task lists while the executive chef sees the entire cost analysis.
You can also set up different user roles, such as Manager, Chef, or External Supplier—and define exactly what each role can view or edit. For example, line staff can only update quantities, while managers can edit unit prices. You can also create personalized views by filtering inventory based on the specific station a user is handling.
This level of customization is especially useful when managing large teams or multiple restaurant locations in the same app. It helps keep the kitchen operation clean, secure, and tailored to each team member.
Yes, you can fully white-label your restaurant inventory management software in Softr. You can use your restaurant's logo, brand colors, and custom domain to make the software feel like a professional internal tool. You can also remove all Softr branding, so your staff and managers only see your restaurant group's identity throughout the inventory management experience.
Yes, you can. Softr gives you a lot of flexibility to control both the design and layout of your inventory portal. You can adjust colors, fonts, and page structure to make it highly readable in a busy kitchen. You can also choose how each page is laid out, decide which inventory blocks go where, and set what managers see versus what the warehouse team sees.
To display your inventory data, you can add different types of blocks depending on what you need:
- Table blocks – to show structured data like order history or daily stock logs.
- List or Card blocks – to highlight ingredient categories, supplier profiles, or seasonal menus.
- Detail View – to show one specific item's history, like cost fluctuation for beef tenderloin.
- Forms – for waste tracking and delivery check-ins.
- Charts – to show spending trends and food cost percentages.
- Calendar blocks – to display delivery schedules and expiration deadlines.
If your menu or kitchen layout changes later, it's easy to go back and make updates right in the visual builder.
Softr is built with security in mind. All data regarding your recipes, costs, and vendors is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest, and your apps are hosted on secure, reliable infrastructure. Softr apps also give you full control over which staff members can see sensitive financial data. You can set up role-based permissions, manage users directly within your inventory source, and apply global restrictions to protect proprietary recipes across your entire app.
For apps using Softr Databases, your data is stored in Softr's secure environment in Europe (Germany) with SOC 2 Type II compliance. For apps connected to external data sources like Airtable or SQL, Softr doesn't store your data—it just displays it in real time based on your access settings. You're always in control of your restaurant's data and who can view or edit stock levels.
It is fully production-ready. Unlike many AI tools that just "vibe code"—generating fragile, custom code that is hard to maintain in a high-pressure restaurant environment—Softr builds your inventory management software on top of a stable, business-grade foundation.
We handle the "boring 80%" (like staff logins, secure hosting, and granular inventory permissions) natively, so you don't have to. This solves the "Day Two" problem of AI: you get the speed of instant generation without the headache of managing raw, unreliable code. Your app is secure, scalable, and ready for your kitchen team to start tracking stock from day one.
Softr is the first AI-native platform for building business software. Unlike rigid, off-the-shelf restaurant tools that force you into a specific workflow, or technical no-code tools that require weeks of setup, Softr's AI Co-Builder creates custom software on top of a secure, production-ready foundation.
What sets it apart is the hybrid advantage: you can use AI to generate your ingredient database, order forms, and logic in minutes, then use visual controls for precise editing. You get the speed of AI with the reliability of business-grade infrastructure (auth, roles, permissions, and hosting) already built-in. It's designed for restaurant owners and managers who want to move from manual tracking to a digital system on day one.
Yes. Softr supports powerful native workflows and a wide range of integrations so you can connect your inventory software to the rest of your kitchen stack. You can automate tasks using Softr Workflows—like triggering a Slack message when stock is low—or sync with tools like Stripe for vendor payments. Softr also supports REST API and webhooks for more advanced integrations with POS systems.
Whether you need to send an order request to a supplier, trigger an alert based on high waste, or display sales data alongside inventory, you can build it into your software without writing code.
Describe your kitchen needs. Softr's AI builds your inventory management software in minutes.