Pricing and Costs of Restaurant Uniforms

Consider the pricing and costs of restaurant uniforms when preparing the uniform budget

The majority of food service establishments use restaurant uniforms to make it easy for patrons to identify employees. In some cases, the uniform is simply a t-shirt and in other cases, it is a full uniform. Many restaurants have a different uniform for each position in the restaurant. For example, chef uniforms, waitstaff uniforms and management uniforms.

When you are setting a budget for food service uniforms, be it a monthly budget, quarterly budget or annual budget, it is important to consider all costs. Keep these considerations in mind when setting your budget for uniforms:

1. Consider the base cost of restaurant uniforms, including waiter uniforms and waitress uniforms.

2. Think about the cost of restaurant uniforms for management.

3. Factor in the cost of accessories for the restaurant uniforms.

 

Determine the cost to provide approved restaurant clothes to every employee and a few extras

Many restaurants provide employees with at least a shirt. Some restaurants provide their employees with pants as well. When you are budgeting for restaurant uniforms, you have to remember that you need to order extra uniforms in each style you choose in case an employee quits and fails to return the uniform or in case an employee gets dirty and needs a replacement in order to look presentable for customers for the remainder of his shift.
Try: KNG International has a guarantee on every uniform piece it sells. This can help you to alleviate unexpected uniform costs since you can return the uniform within the guarantee period if it needs replacing due to quality issues. When you purchase shirts, pants, coats and aprons, expect to pay anywhere from $2 to $15 per item. Uniform Warehouse has an experienced customer service staff available to help you determine the annual cost of supplying uniforms for your employees. This company also has a subscription service that alerts you to specials and sales. Uniform Warehouse's chef apparel runs from $4 to $20 per item; shirt prices are $3 and up; for pants and skirts, expect to pay anywhere from $10 to $35.

Assess the need for management uniforms when preparing a restaurant clothing budget

In keeping with a uniform look, some restaurants require management personnel to wear restaurant uniforms. These uniforms are usually a little more formal the rest of the uniforms to make management easy to distinguish from the rest of the employees. You must factor in the cost of these uniforms when you make a uniform budget if your restaurant provides management uniforms.
Try: You can find formal restaurant uniforms, including oxford shirts, that are suitable attire for management personnel at Restaurant Uniforms Online. This company offers customer reviews to help you choose items suitable for your needs. Big Front has a full line of corporate and formal restaurant uniforms that are suitable for management personnel. This company will custom make uniforms to your specifications. Expect to pay about $10 for smaller items, like serving gloves. However, prices run up to $100 for tuxedo jackets.

Determine the cost to supply required accessories for restaurant uniforms

Accessories to restaurant clothing, such as aprons, chef hats and name tags can add a considerable amount to your uniform cost. In restaurants that provide shoes for employees, this cost is even greater.
Try: Name-Tags.net offers a varied selection of name tags, including reusable name tags, around $5 each. This company will help you determine the quantity and style of name tags that best suits your business. Best Buy Uniforms & Promos has a full line of restaurant uniform accessories, including chef coats, hats and aprons starting around $2 each.

 

• It is a good idea to provide at least two restaurant uniforms to full time employees to ensure that they come to work in a clean uniform. Consider this when you prepare your budget for uniforms.

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