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In today's fast-paced world, restaurants and bars need to find ways to increase efficiency to keep up with customer demands. One way to do this is by implementing a kitchen display system (KDS).
A KDS is an electronic display system that complements or even replaces traditional paper tickets in a restaurant's kitchen. KDS screens allow kitchen staff to view orders as they are placed by servers using POS terminals, or customers ordering online. This ensures that orders are received promptly and accurately, allowing kitchen staff to prepare them quickly and efficiently.
Here are some of the ways a restaurant KDS can improve efficiency in a restaurant or bar:
A KDS is an electronic display system that complements or even replaces traditional paper tickets in a restaurant's kitchen. KDS screens allow kitchen staff to view orders as they are placed by servers using POS terminals, or customers ordering online. This ensures that orders are received promptly and accurately, allowing kitchen staff to prepare them quickly and efficiently.
Here are some of the ways a restaurant KDS can improve efficiency in a restaurant or bar:
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1. Faster Order Processing
With a restaurant KDS, orders are automatically sent to the kitchen in real-time. This eliminates delays caused by mechanical kitchen printers, including the need to replace empty paper rolls. As a result, kitchen staff can start working on orders as soon as they are received, without any delay. This speeds up order processing time, which can lead to faster table turnover and increased revenue. 2. Improved Accuracy
With a restaurant KDS, orders are entered directly into the system by the server. This eliminates the possibility of miscommunication between the server and the kitchen staff, resulting in fewer mistakes and less wasted food. Additionally, the KDS can be programmed with special requests, such as allergies or dietary restrictions, which will be displayed along with the order. This ensures that special requests are not forgotten, which can improve customer satisfaction. |
With a restaurant KDS, orders are automatically sent to the kitchen in real-time. This eliminates delays caused by mechanical kitchen printers.
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3. Enhanced Communication
A restaurant KDS facilitates better communication between the front-of-house staff and the kitchen. The system allows servers to track the status of an order in real-time, which can be communicated to customers. This keeps customers informed of the progress of their order and reduces the number of inquiries made to servers. Additionally, the KDS can alert servers when an order is ready to be served, reducing the time it takes for food to be delivered to the table.
A restaurant KDS facilitates better communication between the front-of-house staff and the kitchen. The system allows servers to track the status of an order in real-time, which can be communicated to customers. This keeps customers informed of the progress of their order and reduces the number of inquiries made to servers. Additionally, the KDS can alert servers when an order is ready to be served, reducing the time it takes for food to be delivered to the table.
4. Streamlined Workflow
With a KDS, kitchen staff can work more efficiently. The system can be customized to display orders in the order they need to be prepared, reducing the need for kitchen staff to sort through paper tickets. A restaurant KDS system can also be installed with itemized displays unique to each kitchen station such as prep counters, line cooks, chef displays, and expeditor screens. This helps to streamline the workflow in the kitchen, ensuring that orders are prepared quickly and efficiently.
With a KDS, kitchen staff can work more efficiently. The system can be customized to display orders in the order they need to be prepared, reducing the need for kitchen staff to sort through paper tickets. A restaurant KDS system can also be installed with itemized displays unique to each kitchen station such as prep counters, line cooks, chef displays, and expeditor screens. This helps to streamline the workflow in the kitchen, ensuring that orders are prepared quickly and efficiently.
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5. Real-time Reporting
A KDS can provide real-time data on order processing times, which can be used to identify areas for improvement. For example, if a particular item is taking longer to prepare than others, kitchen staff can identify the issue and take steps to improve efficiency. This data can also be used to identify peak times and adjust staffing levels accordingly. Aldelo Express supports up to 20 kitchen display screens, and is included as part of Aldelo Express cloud-based POS system. This greatly expands the operation capabilities of any restaurant or bar using Aldelo Express.
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A KDS system can also be installed with itemized displays unique to each station.
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Aldelo Express KDS supports multiple iPad tablet options for iPad-based controller/kitchen display combinations, or as an iPad controller to any-sized kitchen displays. Each device is off-the-shelf available and affordable, especially compared to legacy KDS solutions.
The Aldelo Express restaurant KDS solution also includes:
The Aldelo Express restaurant KDS solution also includes:
- color-coded modifiers, voids, and staff notes
- tablet-based bump bars
- tablet-based KDS screens that tether to any-sized displays
- coordination with kitchen printers
- integration with online orders
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