02.05.25
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Kitchen monitor in the catering trade
Revolution at the stove
The restaurant business is no walk in the park. The restaurant kitchen is a hive of activity, especially at lunchtime or in the evening. Orders pile up, the kitchen staff rotate, and every mistake costs time, money - and nerves. But what if a simple tool like the kitchen display system (KDS) could revolutionize the entire working day?
This is exactly what is currently happening in many modern catering businesses. No more slips of paper, chaos and receipt printers - welcome to the digital kitchen.
What is a kitchen monitor anyway?
The digital clock in the restaurant kitchen
Put simply, a kitchen monitor is a screen in your kitchen. But not just any screen. It displays orders in real time, directly from the POS system - without any receipt printers or paper chaos.
Imagine it like this: A guest orders at the table via the POS system (e.g. from Lightspeed). Instead of printing out a receipt and passing it through the kitchen (and possibly getting lost in the sauce splatter chaos), the order immediately appears on the monitor in a clear and structured manner. Every item, every change, every special request - all at a glance.
Why the kitchen monitor is superior to the receipt printer
Put an end to paper chaos - efficiency at the touch of a button
The classic receipt printer has had its day in the catering industry - at least where efficiency counts. After all, paper can get lost, become illegible or simply be overlooked. The kitchen monitor, on the other hand, is clearly structured, permanently visible and even color-coded if required - e.g. green for “in progress”, orange for “almost ready” and red for “urgent!”.
Advantages at a glance:
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No more lost receipts
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Better communication between service and kitchen
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Faster processes thanks to real-time updates
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Less stress in everyday working life
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Environmentally friendly - no paper, no waste
And best of all, systems such as Lightspeed and Vendomat integrate the kitchen monitor seamlessly into existing processes.
How kitchen monitors improve the day-to-day work of kitchen staff
Clarity, control, concentration
Working in the kitchen is physically demanding, hectic and requires maximum concentration. A well-integrated kitchen monitor ensures that kitchen staff can concentrate on the essentials - cooking.
Live updates instead of shouts
Who hasn't been there? Between sizzling pans, steaming pots and flying plates, someone shouts: ‘Another medium steak for table 4!’ - Chaos is inevitable. With the kitchen monitor, everyone can see immediately what's going on - without unnecessary communication that leads to mistakes.
Prioritisation made easy
Not every order is equally important. A business lunch needs to be served quickly, while a romantic dinner can take a little more time. Kitchen monitors such as those from Vendomat.ch help to prioritise precisely these tasks - automatically and clearly.
Kitchen monitor + Lightspeed + Vendomat = dream team for your catering business
Lightspeed is one of the world's leading POS systems and is known for its flexible solutions for catering businesses. In combination with the sophisticated hardware solutions from Vendomat.ch, it becomes a real power duo for your restaurant kitchen.
How it works in practice:
The waiter takes the order via the Lightspeed cash register.
Order appears automatically on the Vendomat kitchen monitor.
The kitchen staff process the order - the status is updated directly on the monitor.
Service knows immediately when the dish is ready for collection.
Why Vendomat is the right partner
Vendomat.ch not only supplies the right hardware, but also advice and support for integration into your business. Whether you have a small kitchen or a large catering business - the systems are scalable and adapt to your daily routine.
Features at a glance:
- Robust monitors that are made for kitchen environments
- Hygienic and easy-to-clean surfaces
- Touchscreen function for intuitive operation
- Integration with Lightspeed and other POS systems
- Customised adaptation to your menu and processes
From the kitchen to customer satisfaction - the chain of efficiency
Why the Kitchen Monitor also pays off in service
Satisfied guests are the goal - and satisfied guests are the result of smooth processes. When the food arrives faster, hotter and error-free, the customer is happy - and comes back.
The kitchen monitor ensures that the path from tray to fork is as efficient as possible. No enquiries, no confusion, no waiting time due to forgotten receipts.
Is a kitchen monitor worthwhile for my business?
The answer is almost always yes!
Whether you run a small café, a busy restaurant or a large system catering business - a kitchen monitor quickly pays for itself. The investment is manageable, the benefits enormous:
- Fewer errors = fewer complaints
- Faster processes = more turnover per table
- Relief for employees = less staff turnover
A well-organised kitchen routine is worth its weight in gold - and that's exactly what the kitchen monitor makes possible. With Vendomat.ch, you have an experienced partner at your side who will provide you with professional support in the digitalisation of your kitchen.
Conclusion: Kitchen monitors are the future of the restaurant kitchen
If you still work with receipt printers today, it's like driving a carriage through the city centre. It works - but efficiently is different. The kitchen monitor is the smart, digital solution for modern kitchens that want to meet the demands of today's catering industry.
Lightspeed supplies the POS system, Vendomat.ch supplies the hardware - and you benefit from a stress-free, more profitable kitchen operation.
Would you like to digitise your kitchen and take the next step towards the future?
Then talk to Vendomat.ch - we'll help you make the kitchen monitor the centrepiece of your kitchen.