WISK.ai Bar Inventory Management Solution for Five Group
A comprehensive cloud-based bar inventory management proposal prepared for Five Group.
AE
by Angelo Esposito
Venue Overview
Pacha Ibiza
Iconic nightclub with adjacent restaurant. Currently uses WISK for inventory as proof of concept (POC). WISK implementation has proven to be successful and efficient.
Current Systems
Manual inventory counts using spreadsheets. Time-consuming and error-prone process. This approach often leads to inaccurate data, making it difficult to effectively manage your hotel's inventory and make informed business decisions.
Five Palm Group
Each hotel has its own centralized store room where they receive and manage inventory. The Dubai properties are particularly large operations, with alcohol "flowing like rivers" and current inventory counts take 4-5 days per hotel to complete.
Your Current Challenges
Manual Inventory Process
Time-consuming counts prone to human error and inconsistencies.
Multi-Outlet Complexity
Inventory scattered across numerous venues creates tracking challenges.
Reconciliation Issues
Difficulty matching inventory across different revenue centers.
Limited Visibility
No real-time data or mobile accessibility for on-the-go management. Need better control and visibility of variances at individual bar/outlet level.
Objectives
Digitize the Inventory Process
Replace manual Excel and paper-based counts with WISK’s mobile app to reduce errors and streamline data entry.
Standardize Inventory Across Outlets
Build a unified product catalog by scanning and labeling one of each item—ensuring consistency across multiple outlets and revenue centers.
Maintain Existing Counting Schedule
Align the new system with the current 15th–20th monthly count cycle to ensure operational continuity.
Simplify Multi-Outlet & Multi-Area Counting
Enable area-based mobile counting to support complex inventory structures and reduce the risk of missed or duplicated counts.
Our Bar Inventory Solutions
Over 200,000+ bottle database
Access a database of 200,000+ bottle types for faster, accurate inventory.
Smart Barcode Scanning
Instantly identify products with barcode scanning—no manual entry.
Bluetooth Scale Integration
Accurately track partial bottles using smart scale integration.
Area-Based Counting
Divide your venue into specific inventory areas to organize and manage counts efficiently.
Quick Search Mode
Manually search and add items without barcodes by typing in keywords like brand or size
List View Mode
Quickly update counts using a pre-filled list—ideal for fixed storage setups.
Visual Mode for Partial Counts
Visually estimate partial items when scales aren’t available for faster counts.
Offline Mode
Count inventory even without internet—syncs when back online.
Split Inventory Counts Across Staff
Use role-based access to divide counting, verification, and management tasks.
Mobile Access
Manage everything from your phone or tablet.
Comprehensive Reporting
Get detailed item and area reports after each inventory to track stock levels and value.
Multi-User Collaboration
Multiple team members can count different areas at once to save time..
Implementation Plan - Phase 1
Foundation Setup at FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Objective: Establish a clean and complete inventory foundation across this property before moving on to the 2 other UAE properties.
1.Full Walkthrough & Initial Scanning
Build each venue’s digital product catalog.
Visit all inventory areas (main bars, stockrooms, wine cellars, satellite locations).
Scan one of each unique product using the WISK app.
Manually add unrecognized products with proper names and categories (liquor, wine, beer, mixers, etc.).
2. Standardize Product Naming
Ensure consistency across all venues.
Implement consistent naming conventions for brand, size, and packaging.
Eliminate duplicates and prevent errors from mislabeled products.
3. Assign Users, Roles & Permissions
Add team members to WISK and give them the right access.
Add key team members to the WISK platform.
Assign roles and permissions based on areas of responsibility.
Set permissions based on who’s counting where and keep your inventory process tight and organized.
4. Prepare for Full Inventory Count
Set expectations and readiness for accurate first inventory.
Confirm that all products have been scanned, labeled, and categorized.
Train core staff (or leverage WISK support) to finalize the setup and conduct the first inventory with confidence.
Implementation Plan - Phase 2
Scale to FIVE Jumeirah Village & FIVE Luxe
With the foundation built at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, we replicate and enhance the setup at FIVE Jumeirah Village & FIVE Luxe.
Conduct product catalog scanning and validation at FIVE Jumeirah Village.
Sync inventory naming conventions and product lists across both venues.
Standardize processes for ordering, stock transfers, and variance reporting.
Train staff using the refined structure established at Jumeirah.
Conduct product catalog scanning and validation at FIVE Luxe.
Sync inventory naming conventions and product lists across both venues.
Standardize processes for ordering, stock transfers, and variance reporting.
Train staff using the refined structure established at Jumeirah.
Implementation Plan - Phase 3
Expansion to FIVE Zurich & Destino Ibiza + El Hotel Pacha
Once your UAE venues are fully optimized, we bring the same precision and control to your international operation in Zurich and Ibiza.
Localize product catalog while aligning core inventory structure.
Onboard Zurich and Ibiza team and assign user roles in line with group standards.
Train Zurich and Ibiza managers on best practices.
FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Full Beverage Management for 15 outlets;$4,485/mo at $299/outlet
$2,000/mo
FIVE LUXE
Full Beverage Management for 11 outlets;$3,289/mo at $299/outlet
$2,000/mo
FIVE JUMEIRAH VILLAGE
Full Beverage Inventory for 9 outlets;
$2,691/mo at $299/outlet
$2,000/mo
FIVE ZURICH
Full Beverage Inventory for 9 outlets;
$2,691/mo at $299/outlet
$2,000/mo
DESTINO FIVE IBIZA
Inventory only;
$1,250/mo
$950/mo
EL HOTEL PACHA IBIZA
Inventory only;
$1,250/mo
$950/mo
Pricing Structure - Enterprise
Total Savings: $6,256 per month across the group
Pricing Structure - Options
*Price per hotel per month
*Ibiza properties operate seasonally, but we’ve structured the pricing as 12 monthly payments of $950 to simplify billing and ensure full-year access to WISK for prep and reporting needs.
One-time Onboarding In-Person Setup Fee
*Recipe mapping requires data entry to map Micros POS Items to WISK Inventory Items. This usually costs 750/outlet, but WISK is including this in the set-up fee.
Proposed Timeline for Dubai Rollout
1
Week of June 24: Prep & Planning
Finalize scope & agreement
Submit outlet details & onboarding form
Provide Micros access for POS prep
2
July 1 & 2: On-Site Setup
WISK team arrives (2 members)
Walkthroughs & outlet mapping
Scan, weigh, & verify bottles
Build outlet-specific bottle database
3
July 3: Integration
POS sync with Micros per outlet
Stockroom config & transfer setup
4
July 4 & 5: Training
Staff training by outlet
Invoice and recipe workflows walkthrough
5
Week of July 8: First Inventory
First full WISK inventory
Test transfers (stockroom to outlets)
Final QA and transition to Customer Success
Proposed Timeline for Zurich and Ibiza Rollout
1
Week of July 16: Zurich On-site Setup
WISK team on-site
Create separate accounts per outlet + stockroom
Area mapping & config Initial bottle scanning & database setup
2
July 18 & 19: Zurich Integration
POS integration prep
Inventory and transfer flows config
3
July 20: Zurich Training & Launch
On-site training and go-live inventory
Support first transfers & stockroom orders
4
Week of July 21: Ibiza Setup & Training
WISK config for Destino + Pacha Hotel (one account per hotel)
Basic area setup + storage zones
Initial scan & catalog creation
5
Week of July 26: Ibiza Go-Live Support
Conduct first full inventory for both hotels
On-site support + adjustments
Prep for end-of-month reconciliation
Next Steps
Review Proposal
Review the WISK proposal to ensure it aligns with the pilot scope, venue needs, and rollout timeline.
Accept Proposal
Complete agreement with selected options.
Schedule Kick-off Call
Schedule a kick-off with your team and begin the onboarding process.