| Note: Feature to be delivered in Order Entry version 4.8 |
Summary
This feature allows servers to better serve guests via menu item coursing, delivering order items by course (e.g., Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Entree, Dessert).
Configuration
Configuration requirements include prep courses, prep categories and menu item configuration.
Prep Course
Path: Categories > Prep Courses
- Create prep courses (Appetizer, Entree, Dessert, etc.)
Prep Category
Path: Categories > Prep Categories
- Create prep categories. Assign a prep course to each prep category. For example:
- An Apppetizer prep category might have the appetizer course assigned to it.
- A Soup prep category might also have the appetizer course assigned to it.
Menu Item
Path: Products > Menu Items
- Select a prep category for individual menu items
Settings
Configure the site to allow menu item coursing in staff-facing mode and to print items by course in the kitchen
Path: Sites & Groups > edit site
- Staff Facing - Select Allow menu item coursing
- Kitchen - Select Print items by course in the kitchen
Operation
Test items used (Reminder: prep courses are assigned to prep categories; prep categories are assigned to menu items)
| Menu Item | Prep Course | Prep Category |
|---|
| Item 1 | Entrees | Grill |
| Bev, $0 refill | Beverage | Expo |
| Side w/serving option B | Appetizer | Soup |
| Sale, no tax, no mods | (No prep category) | None |
Scenario 1
- Allow menu item coursing and print items by course in the kitchen
- Settings:
- Kitchen: Print items by course in the kitchen - Enabled
- Staff Facing - Allow menu item coursing - Enabled
- Order items
- Items are printed by course in kitchen
Scenario 2
- Allow menu item coursing; do not print items by course to kitchen
- Settings:
- Kitchen: Print items by course in the kitchen - Disabled
- Staff Facing - Allow menu item coursing - Enabled
- Order items
- Items are NOT printed by course in kitchen
