A Quick Guide In Finding The Best Restaurant Point Of Sale Software Solution

Sept. 9, 2009 - PRLog -- For handling a full-service dining, it'll require a reliable restaurant management POS software: This type of software virtually runs your restaurant. Servers takes all the orders and input them in a software program, then the kitchen staff sees the orders and makes them; diners are done eating and the servers cash them out; sales numbers and inventory levels are accounted for and your managers can do their projections and ordering properly.

All of these activities revolve around having the right software. The pricing and costs of restaurant software range dramatically, depending on how extensive your needs are. These programs can help you run your operation more efficiently by improving front of house relations, scheduling your employees properly and managing costs. Your restaurant management system should include:

POS restaurant software: Has a wide of variety of functions for front house applications.

Software for restaurant scheduling: Helps make sure that shifts are covered and properly allocate hours to employees, full-time and part-time.

Software for restaurant back office: This will assist you in your food costing and accounting needs.

Action Steps

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Simplify front of house operations with restaurant POS software

Your servers will need to get guests' orders into the computer as quickly as they can, as well as properly check them out before they leave. You can improve on this by installing multiple POS terminals in convenient locations around your dining room. Make sure the POS software you're going to use has a complete menu and order input capabilities as well as have a function to close checks with cash or credit options. You'll probably spend at least $500 for a quality POS system, but you can find a few software programs around $300.

   I recommend: Receive comparative quotes only from qualified vendors at POS-For-Restaurants.com

Make use of restaurant software for scheduling

Scheduling is hard for the restaurant industry. The fact is many people that hold restaurant jobs only work part-time and that the turnover rate is high, you will have many factors to work around when scheduling your staff. Using a good scheduling software program can help you determine your needs and schedule employees the right way. You can find web-based software for a monthly fee (usually ranging from $15 up to $75) or traditional software programs that ranges between $30 to $300.

Consider having a food service software for the back office

Back office software is not to be forgotten. Your managers will need to establish food costs, sales forecasts and inventory levels on a daily basis to ensure that your restaurant is operating efficiently. Having the right restaurant POS software can ensure that your business is profitable. Expect to spend anywhere from $300 to $800, depends on the software package. You may be able to cut down on costs by buying a software package that only includes programs you truly need.

   I recommend: Receive comparative quotes only from qualified POS vendors at POS-For-Restaurants.com

A simple advice for making the most of this Guide

   * If you use touchscreen computers, you'll need different software than if you use a keyboard and/or mouse with your terminals. Touchscreen systems are large investments, so if you can't afford them right now, stick with basic restaurant computer systems that uses standard software. In advance, you might want to request for a free POS system quote on any type of restaurant POS equipment, software and system needs. Your request shall be matched only with the most qualified POS professionals serving your area, who will meet your needs.

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The author of this article writes for POS-For-Restaurants.com, a VP of Customer Relations with over 20 years experience in restaurant point of sale system, helping restaurant owners nationwide increase their efficiency and bottom-line profits.

You may visit http://www.pos-for-restaurants.com for more information on how our national network of restaurant point of sale experts can help your business achieve greater success in these difficult economic times.

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