End and Start of Day Procedures

Managing your restaurant efficiently requires a structured end-of-day (EOD) and start-of-day process. The Point of Purchase (POP) system provided by eatOS incorporates intuitive features to streamline these procedures. This article explores the EOD and start-of-day routines using the eatOS system based on the provided images.

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End-of-Day Procedures

Running START End-of-Day Tasks

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End-of-Day Procedures

Setting Up End-of-Day Reminders

The first step in the EOD process is configuring reminders to ensure essential tasks are completed.

Key Features

• End-of-Day Reminder Toggle: Activates or deactivates EOD reminders.
• Reminder Time: Set a specific time to receive EOD reminders.
• EOD Device: Select the device that will display the EOD reminder.

Automatic End-of-Day Tasks

Next, configure automatic tasks that the system will perform at the end of the day.

Key Features

• End-of-Day Tasks Toggle: Turns on/off EOD automated tasks.
• Run Tasks At: Schedule a specific time to run automated tasks.

Individual Task Toggles

• Clock Out Employees: Automatically clock out all employees.
• Close Drawer: Secure the cash drawer.
• Print EOD Receipt Report: Generate a receipt report summarizing the day’s transactions.
• Print Employee Data on Sale Summary Receipt: Include employee data in the sales summary.
• Close Paid Orders: Finalize all paid orders.
• Cancel Unpaid Tickets: Void any unpaid tickets.

Daily Operations Reports

Set up daily operations reports to keep relevant personnel informed about the day’s activities.

Key Features

Reports Recipients: Select employees who will receive the daily operations reports.

Running START End-of-Day Tasks

Once all the configurations are set, the system will prompt the end-of-day tasks to be run.

Key Metrics:

• Total Number of Labor Hours: Displays total employee hours worked.
• Total Number of Orders Today: Shows total orders completed.
• Today’s Sales: Summarizes the total sales for the day.

Tasks to Complete Before Closing

Ensure all necessary tasks are completed before officially closing the restaurant for the day.

Key Tasks:

• Unpaid Checks: Verify that all checks are settled.
• Open Checks: Ensure there are no remaining open checks.
• Clock-In Employees: Check for any employees still clocked in.
• Cash Register Activity: Confirm that all cash register activities are finalized.

Closing the Restaurant

After completing the checklist, click on the Close Restaurant button to finalize the end-of-day procedure.

Conclusion

The eatOS POP system offers a comprehensive solution to manage end-of-day and start-of-day procedures efficiently. By leveraging automated tasks, reminders, and daily reports, you can ensure your restaurant runs smoothly, enhancing overall productivity and reducing errors.

Updated on: 05/14/2025