ChefOrdering provides two ways to manage product availability: a simple "In Stock" toggle for basic availability, and full inventory tracking for detailed stock management. Choose the approach that fits your business needs.
💡 Flexibility: You can use different approaches for different products. Track inventory for high-volume items and use simple toggles for others.
The "In Stock" toggle is a simple ON/OFF switch that controls whether buyers can order a product.
✓ When ON (In Stock)
When OFF (Out of Stock)
👍 Best For: Products where you don't need to track exact quantities. Perfect for items you always have available or seasonal products you turn on/off.
Full inventory tracking monitors exact stock quantities. The system automatically updates stock levels when orders are placed and can alert you when stock is low.
Features:
Go to Product Settings
Dashboard → Products → Edit Product
Enable "Track Inventory"
Toggle the "Track Inventory" switch to ON
Set Current Stock Level
Enter the current quantity you have in stock
Set Low Stock Alert (Optional)
Enter the quantity at which you want to be alerted
Save Product
Inventory tracking is now active for this product
How Stock Updates Work
When a buyer places an order, the system automatically deducts the ordered quantity from your stock. When stock reaches zero, the product automatically becomes unavailable for ordering.
When you receive new inventory, update the stock level:
On your Products page, you can see current stock levels for all products with inventory tracking enabled. Products with low stock are highlighted.
When stock falls below your alert threshold, you'll receive a notification. This gives you time to reorder before running out completely.
When stock reaches zero, the product automatically becomes unavailable. Buyers can see it but cannot order it. Update stock levels to make it available again.
Update Stock Regularly
Keep stock levels current to avoid overselling or missed sales opportunities.
Set Realistic Alert Thresholds
Set low stock alerts high enough to give you time to reorder before running out.
Use Both Methods
Don't feel you need to choose one method for all products. Use what works best for each item.