Point of Sale - Restaurant (General)

Introduction:

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to locate and customize the general settings in your Point of Sale (POS) system. Follow these clear and simple guidelines to effectively manage and optimize your POS experience.







Accessing the General Settings Tab

To access and modify the general settings of your Point-of-Sale system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Access the Settings Dropdown: On the new order screen, you'll notice a drop-down arrow (a) or a sliding setting bar (b). Tap on the drop-down arrow or slide down the setting bar to reveal more options.

Settings Dropdown



Step 2: Select Restaurant Settings: Among the options presented, locate and tap on the "Restaurant" tab.

Restaurant Tab



Step 3: Access General Settings: After selecting the "Restaurant" tab, you will be directed to the "General" settings screen.



"Restaurant Information" Section
The Restaurant Information stores fundamental details about the restaurant, such as its name, type, email address, phone number, and physical address.



Name: This field captures the restaurant’s name, ensuring it is displayed correctly across all platforms and communications.
Type: Specifies the type of cuisine or service provided. In this case, it indicates that the restaurant specializes in pizza.
Email Address: Provides a point of contact for customers and business communications, essential for reservations, inquiries, and service issues.
Phone Number: Another critical contact point, allowing direct communication with the restaurant for reservations, orders, or customer service.
Description: A text field designed for a concise description of the restaurant. This helps in marketing and providing potential customers with an overview of what to expect.
Address: Captures the exact location of the restaurant, crucial for navigation, delivery services, and customer visits.

"Restaurant Settings" Section
This section displayed the restaurant's daily operating hours, setting start and end times which are critical for scheduling and managing the flow of operations throughout the day.



Start Time: This field sets the opening time for the restaurant.
End Time: Defines the closing time for the restaurant. It helps in planning the end-of-day operations, including closing procedures, staff shifts, and finalizing daily reports.
Next Day: Switch this on if operations extend into the following day.

"App Restart" Section

The app restart feature allows you to set a specific time for your application to automatically restart. This is convenient for refreshing the app and ensuring smooth daily operations. By default, the app is programmed to restart two hours after your specified end-of-day time.

Note: Any changes you make will be automatically saved after entering the updated information.

Conclusion:

The General settings section in the restaurant management interface is a valuable tool designed to handle important operational settings. By including options like language and currency settings, operating hours, and dynamic pricing, it creates a strong base for running a restaurant efficiently.

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Updated on: 10/12/2024