Kitchen monitors in the catering industry
Efficiency and overview for your kitchen
Efficient kitchen management is crucial in modern gastronomy. The kitchen monitor has established itself as an indispensable tool. It replaces traditional paperwork, ensures better production monitoring and supports kitchen staff in organizing orders. Here we show you how a digital kitchen monitor works. The KDS from Lightspeed is the ideal display for communication between kitchen and service.
Why a kitchen monitor instead of a printer?
Many catering businesses still work with paperwork, but a kitchen monitor brings structure to operational processes and increases efficiency in the kitchen. The digital management of orders and work processes eliminates handwritten notes and misunderstandings. The KDS helps to optimize service and kitchen.
Advantages of digital kitchen management
1.
Clarity
All orders are displayed in real time so that every kitchen employee knows the current status of.
2.
Efficiency
Touch operation allows orders to be updated quickly, priorities to be set and completed tasks to be ticked off.
3.
Sustainability
Paperwork is a thing of the past - saving paper and time.
4.
Error reduction
Thanks to clear displays and automatic updates, errors are minimized when ordering.
How does a kitchen monitor work?
A kitchen monitor is a digital solution that is controlled via a POS system or a merchandise management system. As soon as an order is received, it is displayed on the screen. Employees can see at a glance what needs to be prepared and can coordinate their work with each other, change the status or send a message to the service that the food is ready.
Save money
Work more effectively & faster without paperwork.
Important functions of a kitchen monitor
Real-time updates
Orders are visible immediately after being received, whether from an iPad or iPhone – even from the to-go business.
Prioritization
Urgent orders can be highlighted.
Preparation status
Can be updated and communicated per court.
Touch operation
Simple and intuitive handling, even under time pressure.
Production monitoring
The kitchen manager has an overview of the status of all orders at all times.
No paper costs
Thanks to the modern KDS, the typical kitchen printer is no longer necessary. Save not only time but also paper costs. Work CO2 neutral.