xtraCHEF

What xtraCHEF is

xtraCHEF by Toast is back-office software for restaurants, covering invoice automation, recipe costing, inventory management, and cost reporting. It processes invoices and provides line-item details to help users review changes in costs. Recipe tools calculate plate costs and gross margins using ingredient prices, labor, and how products are sold. Inventory tools are intended to help manage stock and reduce waste. The product is described for US restaurants and hospitality groups tracking ingredient costs, margins, and purchasing data, and it supports multiple locations. Integrations include QuickBooks Online, Toast, Sage Intacct, Compeat, CTUIT, Restaurant365, Xero, ChefTec, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Jonas Club Software. xtraCHEF says digitized invoice data is delivered to QuickBooks Online within 24 hours. Apple and Android apps and a web portal provide access. Pricing is on request. The Starter, On the House, and Chef's Choice plans differ in included features; vendor statement reconciliation is unavailable in On the House, optional in Starter, and included in Chef's Choice. Onboarding includes setup with a Customer Success Representative and typically takes one hour to get started.

Who it suits

xtraCHEF suits US restaurants and hospitality groups tracking ingredient costs, margins, purchasing data, and inventory, including multi-location operations. It may also suit teams seeking invoice digitization and recipe costing tools.

Limits

On the House excludes invoice email and EDI and has limited accounts payable automation and advanced reporting. Vendor statement reconciliation is unavailable in On the House and opt-in in Starter; some Starter inventory and recipe features are also opt-in.

Getting started

1. Visit the xtraCHEF website.
2. Choose among Starter, On the House, and Chef's Choice, with pricing available on request.
3. Arrange onboarding, which includes setup with a Customer Success Representative and typically takes one hour.
4. Access xtraCHEF through its web portal or Android or Apple app.
5. Contact support by email at [email protected] if needed.

Verdict

xtraCHEF brings invoice processing, recipe costing, inventory tools, and cost reporting into restaurant back-office software. Plan features vary, and pricing is available on request.