Kitchen Display System (KDS) For Restaurants

Kitchen order display systems are beneficial for restaurants:

- To reduce the delay in order taking during peak business hours

- To avoid missing out on any orders

- To record detailed inputs about customer preferences

- To receive a consolidated view of various menu items ordered

- To keep the wait staff and customers informed about the preparation status

The basic workflow of a KDS is as follows:

- An order is placed by the customer, which is recorded by the steward on the POS system, or an order-taking app

- The kitchen order ticket is sent to the kitchen and displayed on the KDS screen, along with specific notes

- The kitchen staff starts preparing the meal, and updates the status on the KDS screen with a single tap

- Once the meal is ready, the kitchen staff updates the status as "Ready". A notification is sent to the steward / waiter

- The meal is delivered to the table, and the kitchen staff marks the menu item as "Processed"

A Customer Display System (CDS) displays the real time status of a customer's orders to the customer. When the kitchen staff updates the preparation status of the food at the kitchen, the CDS automatically displays the updated status. It helps in conveying the customers about the accurate wait time, and sets the expectation as well.

Gofrugal's kitchen order display system helps you reduce the turnaround time for your restaurant orders and deliver a delightful customer experience. Combined with our customer display system (CDS) software, you can ensure your customers are well-informed about the status of their orders. Gofrugal's KDS also provides multiple digital solutions in different modules to provide a contactless experience, such as QR code for digital menus, ServJoy - a steward order-taking app with real time menu and order updates.

Gofrugal's KDS is an add-on license that can be purchased along with our Restaurant POS software. The hardware requirements for installing Gofrugal's KDS system are:

- A secondary monitor (2 in case CDS is required)

- External Display VGA card

- VGA/HDMI Cables

- Additional PC (optional)

Yes. Based on your restaurant setup and presence or absence of multiple kitchens, you can configure Gofrugal's KDS on more than one screen.

Yes. You can connect your restaurant POS software with Gofrugal's KDS through a LAN connection.

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KDS, when integrated with a restaurant POS system, enables faster and seamless communication with the dine-in section and the kitchen staff. Moreover, KDS system receives orders instantly as they are placed by customers. This eliminates the need for manual order entry and order follow-up, reducing errors and chaos.

Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) significantly improve restaurant operations, which include eliminating the need for paper tickets and manual order entry and enabling real-time order processing. This reduction in errors ensures that orders are promptly received and prepared. KDS software helps the restaurant organize orders in a structured manner, helping kitchen staff prioritize tasks, maintain a smooth workflow, reduce miscommunication, and deliver better customer experiences.

After adopting an intuitive kitchen display system, users can enjoy several benefits. This includes the ability to view orders based on their source, such as table orders, online orders, and sales bills. The system also allows for the processing of individual items in an order based on priority and kitchen status, updating the preparation statuses of the orders with a single tap. Additionally, it facilitates the distribution of menu items among the respective kitchens without the need to create duplicate kitchen order tickets. Overall, this system empowers kitchen staff to optimize their operations and streamline the entire process.

Getting started with a KDS is as easy as preparing a perfectly brewed cup of black coffee, just the way you like it. Simply implement a holistic restaurant POS system in your establishment, create the KDS setup based on the number of kitchens you have, and voilà! Your orders become visible in the kitchen, and the chef can start preparing them even before the aromatic black coffee settles with its steam.