{"id":2215,"date":"2022-04-07T15:36:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mapalstg.wpengine.com\/en\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=2215"},"modified":"2026-08-26T12:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:55:03","slug":"combatting-energy-price-rises-and-food-inflation-in-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/resources\/articles\/combatting-energy-price-rises-and-food-inflation-in-hospitality\/","title":{"rendered":"Combatting energy price rises and food inflation in hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-mapal-vertical-section alignfull vertical-section is-layout-flow wp-block-mapal-vertical-section-is-layout-flow\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light vertical-section__container\">\n\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-group vertical-section__row is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-79dc550c wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-group vertical-section__content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mapal-content-section content-section wp-block-group mapal-pattern-resource-starter-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-section__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c7ebd8d6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column--left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Worried_restauant_manager_reduced_web.jpg\" alt=\"Woman checking restaurant bills\" class=\"wp-image-2214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Worried_restauant_manager_reduced_web.jpg 840w, https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Worried_restauant_manager_reduced_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Worried_restauant_manager_reduced_web-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just as the UK hospitality sector was finding its feet after the pandemic, a whole host of new challenges have arisen. An already disrupted supply chain in the aftermath of Brexit was aggravated by a sudden <strong>surge in energy price rises and food inflation<\/strong>, fuelled by the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as if that wasn\u2019t enough, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecaterer.com\/news\/hospitality-price-rises-vat-spring-statement\">return of VAT to pre-pandemic levels<\/a><\/strong> and a rise in the minimum wage have added an extra burden to hospitality operators\u2019 fixed costs, and mere survival for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Times are certainly challenging, but one thing is clear: we have to reduce costs wherever we can to stay in business. But <strong>how can we reduce energy costs and reduce food costs<\/strong> without compromising the quality our customers expect? And how can we avoid passing all these extra costs on to our customers, minimising price rises to buffer them when the cost of living is at an all-time high?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, we explore some ways you can <strong>make your business more efficient and reduce costs through the use of technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-4\">How can you combat energy price rises and become more efficient?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Energy costs for multi-site hospitality brands are significant, and 60% of the sector is being affected by current energy price increases. <strong>Electricity rates for SMEs have increased 180%<\/strong> on average between March 2021 and the same month in 2022, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/uk-businesses-face-250-25-gas-bill-increase-as-experts-call-for-energy-price-cap-to-help-smes\/ar-AAVIval?ocid=uxbndlbing\">gas prices have seen an average hike of 250%<\/a><\/strong> during the same period. Apart from the energy used in lighting, heating, machinery and kitchen operations, there are also the transport costs for managers\u2019 on-site visits and business trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It goes without saying that streamlining our operational processes will save time and money. By <strong>digitising your daily tasks into simple digital checklists<\/strong>, you\u2019ll guarantee a more efficient and conscientious team and that your equipment is in optimal working order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customers who use <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/solutions\/compliance\">Compliance by Mapal<\/a> report a 10% reduction in the amount of energy consumed<\/strong>, therefore<strong> <\/strong>reducing energy costs. This all-in-one digital checklist software can help your business by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-list-dark\">\n<li>Breaking daily tasks down into simple mobile checklists so that floor teams can easily and quickly complete their compliance tasks. Read how <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/resources\/success-stories\/espresso-house-gains-equivalent-of-eur875k-in-time-savings-with-compliance-by-mapal\">Espresso House saved the annual equivalent of 875,000\u20ac<\/a> in time by using Compliance.<\/li>\n\n<li>Checking fridges, cookers, and appliances to ensure they\u2019re in good working order, avoiding energy wastage.<\/li>\n\n<li>Ensuring lights are turned off when they should be and that equipment temperatures are accurate and using optimal energy.<\/li>\n\n<li>Saving 5% on onboarding as new hires become productive fast with this clear and simple mobile app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Compliance can be accessed by all levels of the organisation meaning that relevant departments and area managers can monitor and resolve operational issues from a distance. This means <strong>fewer site visits, more efficient use of time, and savings on fuel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-4\">How can you reduce food costs when food prices are increasing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food prices have been steadily rising over the past two years for various reasons. Labour shortages caused by an exodus of foreign workers affected the food supply. This was followed by supply issues caused by increased freight rates and a lack of HGV drivers to get food to market. And now, the war in Ukraine has now led to an increase in the price of specific basic goods, such as grains and corn oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/8f20db79-db47-4f43-a2fd-6dd58f19a70b\">Food inflation is currently at 5.1% and rising<\/a>, and farmers warn that it could rise by as much as another 50%. So, it has never been more important to <strong>control food costs and make our kitchen operations as efficient as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can achieve this by <strong>digitising your kitchen operations to manage inventories, suppliers, menu engineering and waste<\/strong>. For example, <span aria-disabled=\"true\">Easilys f&amp;b<\/span> can help you reduce food costs by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-list-dark\">\n<li>Enabling you to <strong>manage suppliers and inventory costs centrally and save 10% on purchases<\/strong>. See how sushi brand <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/resources\/success-stories\/pokawa-ensures-smooth-and-structured-expansion-with-easilys-fb\">Pokawa<\/a> controls costs and manages its inventory here.<\/li>\n\n<li>The <strong>portion control<\/strong> feature ensures you produce only what you need, <strong>reducing the cost per meal by up to 16%.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Reducing plate leftovers by up to 25%<\/strong> through Easilys f&amp;b waste management function<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Saving your team 1 hour per day <\/strong>on routine tasks<strong>, <\/strong>making your business more productive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easilys f&amp;b also has a menu engineering function that helps you ensure your recipes are homogenous across all sites. It also helps you control food costs and comply with allergen and food labelling regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-4\">Reducing labour costs when talent is scarce, and wages are rising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labour shortages in hospitality have particularly affected the UK in the post-Brexit era. Businesses have been struggling to attract a limited pool of talent, which in many cases has driven wages up. The recent increase in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/minimum-wage-rates-for-2022\">National Minimum Wage<\/a> to as much as 9.8% has now made the situation even more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reducing labour costs may seem out of reach under the current circumstances. But it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean cutting the number of people in your team. By <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/blog\/eguide-your-complete-guide-to-efficient-hospitality-team-management\">improving and digitising your team management processes<\/a> you <strong>can save money while also improving team performance, satisfaction and commitment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruiting new staff costs an average of 25% of an employee\u2019s annual salary. <strong>A smooth and efficient digital onboarding programme for new hires<\/strong> like <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/solutions\/learning\/resources\">Flow Learning<\/a> not only ensures they become productive quickly, they\u2019ll also be more likely to stay with you for longer and <strong>help you reduce training and recruitment costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poor scheduling is one of the major causes of excessive overtime costs. And as your workforce accounts for up to 40% of all overheads, it pays to get team rotas right. What\u2019s more, failure to comply with the government\u2019s employment law and overtime regulations can lead to legal proceedings or penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/solutions\/workforce\">Mapal Workforce<\/a> offers the most <strong>advanced schedule optimisation engine for quick-service hospitality brands<\/strong>. This digital team management application can generate optimised shift plans in just a few clicks, forecast sales based on historic data and take team preferences into account. Not only will they be happier, but your managers will also save time and your business will reduce labour costs. Perfect schedules that place the right people, in the right place, at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digitise all your back-office management processes into a single software ecosystem to improve efficiency and reduce overheads. 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