Restaurant system for à la carte restaurants
À la carte restaurants have different needs from fast food. Table service, course management, split bills and smooth payment at the table are as important as tempo. ViralConvert can be adapted to the restaurant's setup – from classic waiter till to combinations with QR ordering and your own take away channel.
What an à la carte restaurant needs
Sit-down guests place different demands on the system than a guest picking up at the counter. Orders are often taken at the table, courses must come out in the right order and the bill must be split without hassle. The till must handle the whole service – from the first drink to coffee after the meal – without staff running between kitchen and counter.
Features that fit à la carte operations
- Table overview with guests and courses
- Waiter till on a handheld or iPad
- Course management – starter, main, dessert
- Modifiers, options and allergy marking
- Split bill per guest or per dish
- Integrated card terminal with tipping
- KDS or kitchen printer per station
- QR ordering as a complement
A POS that does not disturb the dining room
A good restaurant system for table service should be invisible to the guest. Staff enter the order at the table, the kitchen receives it directly and payment happens where the guest sits. With an integrated card terminal nobody has to type amounts manually and the receipt can be sent digitally if the guest wants.
Combine with take away and online ordering
Many à la carte restaurants also want to take pickup or simpler lunch orders online. The same till then handles both the dining room and a separate take away queue without disturbing service. How much volume goes through each channel depends entirely on the restaurant's setup.
Accounting and reporting
- Daily close-out and Z reports
- SIE export and direct connection to Fortnox
- Reports per waiter, table and time
- Sales per category and dish
- Inventory can be added when needed
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Frequently asked questions
Is ViralConvert suitable for à la carte restaurants?+
Yes. The system can be adapted for à la carte with table service, modifiers, split bills, course management and QR ordering. How much of the flow happens at tables versus online channels depends on the setup.
Does the till handle table service with multiple courses?+
Yes. The till can keep track of tables, guests and courses – starter, main and dessert are sent out in the right order to the kitchen.
Can the waiter order at the table?+
Yes. The waiter takes the order at the table on a handheld or iPad and the order goes directly to the kitchen. No paper dockets needed.
Does it work with tipping and split bill?+
Yes. The bill can be split by guests, number of people or per dish. Tipping is handled at payment in the card terminal.
Do we have to use a self-service kiosk?+
No. The kiosk is a complement for some flows, e.g. lunch service or pickup. It can be combined with table service but is not required for à la carte.
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