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Restaurant · Guide 6

Restaurant POS Service Workspace

The Restaurant POS service workspace is the main operating screen for waiters, cashiers, and supervisors. 6.1 Opening Service Confirm the POS register and shift are open. Open Rest...

Restaurant managers and service teams Updated September 1, 2026

The Restaurant POS service workspace is the main operating screen for waiters, cashiers, and supervisors.

6.1 Opening Service

  1. Confirm the POS register and shift are open.
  2. Open Restaurant > Restaurant POS or click Open Sell Page from the dashboard.
  3. Choose the active register where prompted.
  4. Open a dine-in check, takeaway, delivery order, or bar tab.

6.2 Checks and Orders

Use checks/orders to hold the guest's items until billing:

  • Assign a waiter.
  • Select or change the table.
  • Add menu items and modifiers.
  • Add preparation notes.
  • Move items between seats when split service is required.
  • Cancel an item with a reason when permitted.

6.3 Bar Tabs

Bar tabs are open customer accounts during service.

  1. Open a tab from Restaurant POS or Restaurant > Bar Tabs.
  2. Add items through the service flow.
  3. Transfer the tab where needed.
  4. Close the tab when the guest settles.