What is meant by gastronomy cash registers?
"Gastronomy cash registers" refer to POS systems specifically designed for use in hospitality establishments such as restaurants, cafes, bars, or hotels. These POS systems are tailored to streamline the ordering and billing process in hospitality venues while meeting specific requirements such as table reservation management, order processing, and meal billing.
Typical functions of software in the "gastronomy cash registers" field include:
- Order Taking: Capturing orders for food and drinks either through touchscreen interfaces or mobile devices.
- Table Management: Managing table reservations, table assignments, and table statuses for smooth restaurant operations.
- Menu Management: Managing and updating menus, including prices, availability, and special offers.
- Billing and Payment Processing: Calculating bills based on orders and processing payments through various methods such as cash, credit cards, or mobile payments.
- Kitchen Display Integration: Integrating with kitchen displays to transmit orders directly to the kitchen and reduce preparation times.
- Discount and Promotion Management: Managing discounts, vouchers, and promotion codes for special offers and promotions.
- Report Generation and Analysis: Generating reports on revenues, orders, inventory, and other operational metrics.
- Staff Management: Managing employee accounts, access rights, and performance records for waiters, cashiers, and managers.
- Customer Management: Capturing customer information for loyalty programs, reservations, and marketing purposes.
- Offline Capability: Support for operation in offline mode to ensure smooth transactions even in case of network issues.