How Knife & Ledger Helps Restaurants
We sit at the intersection of restaurants, bookkeeping, and operations — designing the administrative, financial, and workflow systems that keep your doors open long after the honeymoon period.
Core Services
New Restaurant Launch Systems
We help first-time and expanding operators design the administrative, financial, and operational systems they’ll rely on from day one: vendor setup, file structure, basic reporting, payroll & tip systems, and weekly routines tailored to your concept.
Diagnostic & Cleanup
We review your books, bank feeds, vendor invoices, and workflow bottlenecks to uncover what's really happening financially. Then we organize, clean, and reconcile so you can trust every report.
Systems & Workflow Overhaul
A practical redesign of your administrative processes — connecting your POS, accounting, payroll, inventory, and vendor management into one coherent workflow your team can follow.
Administrative System Buildout
We build clear procedures and responsibilities for managers so daily, weekly, and monthly tasks are consistent regardless of who’s on shift.
Reporting & Visibility
We help you understand the numbers that matter — and how to monitor them — so there are fewer surprises and more confident decisions.
Ongoing Bookkeeping (Optional)
Prefer to hand off the recurring work entirely? We coordinate restaurant-trained bookkeepers to maintain your books while we oversee system integrity.
Opening Soon? Start With Systems.
Most new operators obsess over the menu and the space — and bolt together the paperwork later. We help you open with clear systems so you’re not rebuilding everything in month three.
Pre-Opening Administrative Plan
Vendor setup, invoice flow, file storage, staff onboarding, payroll and tip systems, and simple weekly routines.
First 90 Days Mapped
A realistic picture of cash flow, key reporting, and operational check-ins that keep managers aligned in the critical first months.
Team Ownership & Clarity
Documented roles and responsibilities ensure your managers know exactly what to do daily, weekly, and monthly — without everything living in the owner’s head.
Want to See How These Systems Fit Your Restaurant?
We start with a simple review call and a look at where your administrative and financial processes stand today.