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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.

Table of Contents:



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: 03/09/2025

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