What is meant by Menu management?
The term "menu management" refers to the organizational and technical handling of menus in software applications, particularly in hospitality and restaurant management systems. This function enables users to create, edit, and manage menus to ensure optimal presentation and administration of food and beverage offerings.
Typical software functions in the area of "menu management":
- Menu Creation: Ability to create new menus and dishes, including descriptions, prices, and ingredients.
- Menu Editing: Adjustment of existing menus to reflect changes in dishes or pricing.
- Menu Planning: Scheduling and time management of menus for different days or occasions.
- Ingredient Management: Management and updating of ingredients and their availability for menu items.
- Allergen and Nutritional Information: Integration of allergen and nutritional information into menu entries.
- Reporting: Creation of reports on sales figures and popularity of menu items to optimize offerings.
- Pricing: Adjustment of prices based on cost analysis or market conditions.