Menu
SuiteSpot → Menu
Menu enables administrators to seamlessly build, customize, and assign menus for events. This functionality makes managing menus for preorder and event day operations simple, flexible, and efficient.
Key Features
Menu Grid:
The Menu Grid provides an organized view of all active/inactive menus, including essential details such as:
- Menu Name
- Type (Venue, Location, Register, Event, Event Type)
- Assign Menu (Assign menu according to the Type selected)
- Status (Active/Inactive)
From the grid, users can:
- Edit or Delete Menus as needed to keep information up to date.
- Duplicate Menus to save time when creating similar menus.
Users can search for the menu and also show inactive menus by enabling the “Show Inactive” toggle.
Add Menu:
Admins can now create event-specific menus with the following customizable fields:
- Menu Name: Define a unique name for the menu.
- Type: Define type such as Venue, Location, Register, Event, Event Type to assign the menu.
- Assign Menu: Assign menu according to the type selected.
Edit Menu:
Edit the Menu Tabs for individual or multiple menus and define when they should appear on the POS. This ensures that menus are well-organized and available at the right times.
- Activate Menu: Use the toggle switch to enable or disable the menu upon creation.
Add Menu Tab: Group related items into categories such as Drinks, Food, or Snacks by adding Menu Tabs.
Here’s what you can configure when creating a Menu Tab:
- Name: Assign a clear and descriptive name for the menu tab (e.g., Breakfast Menu, Drinks, Snacks).
- Activate Menu Category: Use the toggle switch to enable or disable the menu tab.
- Select All Day: Enable the All Day toggle if the menu tab should be available throughout the day.
- Set Availability Hours: Define Start Time and End Time to control when the tab appears on the POS.
- Choose the Menu Type to specify where the tab will be applied:
- Preorder Menu: Available for customers placing orders before the event.
- Game Day Menu: Available on the day of the event.
- All: Applies to both preorder and game day scenarios.
Items
SuiteSpot → Items
Items will simplify the process of managing your restaurant’s menu. With capabilities to add, edit, delete, and import items in bulk, update prices or taxes for multiple items, and customize detailed item properties, this tool is designed to optimize and streamline your restaurant operations efficiently.
The Item Grid displays a comprehensive list of all items in your menu, showing the following details:
- Item ID: Unique identifier for each item.
- Name: The name of the item.
- Printer Category: The category used to route items to kitchen printers.
- Tax: The applicable sales tax.
- Price: The current price of the item.
- Search Bar: Quickly locate specific items by name or ID.
- Show Inactive Toggle: View inactive items alongside active ones by enabling this toggle.
Item Import: Save time by importing items in bulk using the “Item Import": Clicking on Item Import will redirect to Utilities → Import Page → Item Import. Upload a file containing item details to add or update multiple items at once.
Bulk Update: Allows you to update taxes or prices for multiple items simultaneously:
Update Tax:
- Choose a new tax rate from the dropdown menu.
- Save or reset changes as needed.
Update Price:
Percentage: Adjust prices by adding or subtracting a percentage. Enable price rounding to round up or down to the nearest .00, .25, or .50.
Amount: Change prices by adding or subtracting a fixed amount.
Fixed Amount: Set a specific price for selected items.
- Save or cancel updates.
Create New Items: Easily create a new item for your menu:
- Activate Item: Use the toggle to make the item active or inactive.
- Item Name: Name of the item.
- Description: Enter a description of the Item (Optional).
- Alternate Description: Make items more familiar by giving alternate/local names.
- Ecommerce Name & Enable Ecommerce: Enabling ecommerce will make the item available for online with the name given.
- Image: Upload an image by drag-and-drop.
- Item Category: Assign it to an existing category (Drinks, Desserts) or create a new one (Enable ID verification if required (e.g., for alcohol) while creating a new item category).
- Tags: Use tags such as Vegan, Nut-Free, or Dairy-Free to identify the items according to user preference.
- Price: Enter the price of the item for sale.
- Fees: Select the suggested fees (Cancellation Fee, Layaway Fee).
- Tax: Assign tax from the dropdown or create a new tax type.
- Printer Category: Assign a printer category for routing to kitchen printers.
- Assign Course: Select from the suggested course (Main, Starter, Drinks) from the dropdown.
- Item Type: Select Items Type from Modifier (customizable menu) or Store Item.
- Kitchen Notes: Add kitchen notes (optional, up to 250 characters) for preparation instructions, allergy alerts, or unique cooking requirements. These notes are visible to kitchen staff but not customers.
- Add New Modifier: Select Item Type as Modifier to add new modifier. Enhance items with customizable modifiers:
- Create a Modifier Name (e.g., Ice Cream Topping).
- Add option types (e.g., Multi-Select) and values (e.g., Sprinkles, Hot Fudge).
- Add description or alternate name.
- Assign modifiers to items, specifying price or percentage adjustments for each.
Item Category
SuiteSpot → Item Category
Item Category enables seamless organization of menu items by categorizing them into specific groups such as Beverages, Desserts, Breakfast, and more. These categories simplify menu management and provide valuable insights into sales trends through detailed reports.
Item Category Grid: View a comprehensive list of item categories with details such as category Name and Status (active/inactive). Search functionality is available for quick access to specific categories.
Add Item Category:
Create new categories to better organize your menu.
- Activate Item Category Toggle: Easily enable or disable a category.
- Name: Name the item category.
Enable ID Verification: Activate ID checks for specific categories (e.g., alcoholic beverages) to ensure regulatory compliance.
Modify Item Category:
Update existing categories by editing details such as category name, activation of item category using toggle, Enable or Disable ID Verification.
Course
SuiteSpot → Course
The course helps streamline menu organization by categorizing items into logical meal stages, such as Starters, Appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts. This structure ensures a well-organized flow for events and enhances operational efficiency.
Configure meal courses to structure your menu effectively for any event. Easily reorder courses using drag-and-drop functionality to align with the desired serving flow.
Add Course:
Enter the course name. Save the new course or reset the form if needed.
Edit Course:
Update the name of an existing course to reflect changes in the menu structure.
Delete Course:
Remove a course by clicking the delete icon.
This feature empowers you to customize and organize menus effectively, catering to the unique requirements of each event.
Modifiers
SuiteSpot → Modifiers
Modifiers provide flexibility in customizing menu items, allowing customers to select variations or additional options such as toppings, sides, or preferences. The Modifier Management feature helps administrators and venue managers configure and manage these options efficiently.
Setup Modifiers: Customize orders by creating modifiers that enhance the customer experience. View a list of all created modifiers with details, including:
- Modifier Name
- Modifier Type (e.g., Single Select, Multi-Select)
- Mandatory (Yes/No)
- Add New Modifier:
Configure new modifiers by specifying the following:- Modifier Name: Enter the name (e.g., Ice Cream Toppings).
- Option Type: Choose how customers interact with the modifier (Single Select, Multi-Select, Button, or Text Box).
- Do Not Preselect Default Value: Prevents a default option from being automatically selected.
- Required Checkbox: Marks the modifier as mandatory.
- Alternate Description: Provide an alternate name for the modifier.
- Option Values: Define options (e.g., Sprinkles, Choco Chips) with details like:
- Price Modifier: Adjust price by a fixed amount ($) or percentage (%).
- Alternate Description: Optional name for each option.
- Add or delete options using the provided controls.
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