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As the summer season approaches, restaurants anticipate an influx of customers eager to enjoy meals in vibrant outdoor settings and relaxed dining atmospheres. Whether it’s a patio brunch, an evening under the stars, or a bustling waterfront café, efficient table service is key to delivering a memorable guest experience. Here’s how restaurant owners can enhance their summer table service to maximize efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profits.

1. Streamline Ordering with Mobile POS and QR Code Payments
Summer dining means busier tables and higher customer turnover. To keep up with demand, restaurants should equip servers with mobile handheld POS devices, allowing them to take orders tableside and send them directly to the kitchen. This eliminates unnecessary trips back and forth and ensures that orders are placed quickly and accurately.

Additionally, offering Masa+ Scan & Pay and Masa+ QR Code Fast Pay from Aldelo Express enables guests to settle their bills with ease by scanning a QR code from their receipt or their Masa+ Secure Wallet. These contactless payment options reduce wait times and free up staff to focus on serving more guests efficiently.

Contactless payment options reduce wait times and free up staff to focus on serving more guests efficiently

​2. Enhance Outdoor Service Efficiency
Outdoor seating is a summer favorite, but it presents unique challenges such as longer walking distances for servers and unpredictable weather conditions. To optimize outdoor table service:

• Assign specific sections to servers for better coverage
• Utilize mobile handheld POS systems to take orders and payments on the spot
• Implement digital menu options with Aldelo Express Masa+, allowing customers to browse and order without waiting for a server

3. Utilize AI-Powered Tools for Faster Order Entry
Restaurants using Aldelo Express can leverage AI-powered tools like AI Menu Builder and AI Tip Adjust Automation to speed up operations. AI Menu Builder supports staff in building and updating in-store and online menus in minutes. AI Tip Adjust Automation streamlines tip calculations, reducing errors and improving efficiency during checkouts.

4. Offer Seasonal Specials and Upsell Strategically
Summer is the perfect time to introduce seasonal dishes and limited-time drinks. Encourage servers to upsell by recommending popular summer items, combo deals, or refreshing beverages that pair well with meals. Restaurants using Aldelo Express Cloud POS can even ensure additional summer purchases with its Required Beverage feature, requiring guests to order a beverage with their entrée.

By adopting the right technology and operational strategies, restaurants can turn summer into a season of success

5. Improve Communication with Kitchen and Staff
With increased summer traffic, seamless communication between the front and back of the house is essential. Aldelo Express supports smart kitchen display systems (KDS) that relay orders to the kitchen in real-time, reducing miscommunication and wait times. Additionally, assigning dedicated food runners or expediters helps ensure that dishes arrive promptly and correctly.

Final Thoughts for Summer Table Services
By adopting the right technology and operational strategies, restaurants can turn summer into a season of success. From tableside ordering and QR code payments to AI-powered tools and efficient outdoor service, embracing modern solutions ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for both staff and guests.

Here are a few other Aldelo Express and Masa+ solutions to enhance your summer table services:

• Shared Item and Split Check Features – allow servers to smoothly manage large parties with a built-in Aldelo Express module
• Aldelo Express Kiosks – customer-driven orders from image-based menus assigned to a specific table
• Aldelo Express Coursing Module – manage rush hours and the flow of dishes for each table
• Table Management - color-coded “at-a-glance” table status icons inform staff of of table readiness for efficient table turns
• Digital Wait Lists and Reservations – keep reservation details and special requests organized, and customers informed with text-based alerts
• Physical and Digital Multi-Store Masa+ Loyalty Rewards, Gift Cards, and Promo Cards

Learn more by contacting an Aldelo representative today at [email protected] or 925-621-2410

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