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Top 7 POS Features for Allergen Management: Protect Guests and Boost Restaurant Safety

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With the right POS features for allergen management, restaurants can track ingredients, flag allergens, and communicate vital information quickly between staff and customers. A well-equipped POS system helps reduce human error, improve kitchen workflows, and build guest trust. Lets explore each feature in detail.

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How to Manage Allergen Data in POS Systems

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Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations. This reduces the chance of errors or miscommunication.

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Restaurant Tablet Best Practices: Smart Strategies For Success

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Make sure your tablets work with your existing systems Before choosing a particular tablet brand for your business, make sure it actually works with the POS system and other systems you already use. That means fewer errors, faster service, and no more wasted steps running back and forth to a POS terminal.

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

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Once a guest leaves their full name, email and phone number along with possible allergens and specific requests, the staff will be able to meet their needs anytime and thus win guest parties over and over again. POS systems already collect most of information on sales, inventories, staff, etc.

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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

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To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. QR code menus, for example, are a simple but effective solution for diners with allergies.

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The New Era of Restaurant Cleaning and Hygiene

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Meanwhile, upgrading to digital point-of-sale (POS) systems for contactless payment at checkout will resonate well with consumers. Some businesses have been able to use it to provide employees and guests with safety measures in real-time, including maximum capacity alerts, social distance flows, and even how-to guides for PPE.

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

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A candidate should also have in-depth knowledge of the menu, including ingredients and preparation methods, as well as the necessary restaurant skills and certifications in health, allergen, and food safety training. Familiarity with restaurant tools like POS systems and kitchen display screens helps servers manage their tasks easily.

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