Manager Dashboard
Your real-time command center for restaurant operations.
Overview
The Manager Dashboard provides live visibility into sales, orders, labor, and operational metrics. Data updates automatically every 30 seconds.
Dashboard Cards
Today's Sales
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Total sales today |
| vs Yesterday | Comparison to same day last week |
| Hourly Trend | Graph of sales by hour |
| Forecast | Projected end-of-day total |
Order Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Order Count | Total orders today |
| Average Check | Average order value |
| Items per Order | Avg items per ticket |
| Order Types | Dine-in vs Takeout vs Delivery |
Labor
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Labor Cost % | Labor as % of sales |
| Staff On Duty | Current headcount |
| Overtime Alert | Staff approaching OT |
| Sales per Labor Hour | Efficiency metric |
Operations
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Table Turns | Average turn time |
| Ticket Time | Kitchen completion time |
| Wait Time | Estimated guest wait |
| 86'd Items | Unavailable items count |
Using the Dashboard
Accessing
- Log in with manager credentials
- Tap "Dashboard" in main navigation
- Dashboard loads automatically
Refreshing Data
- Auto-refresh every 30 seconds
- Pull down to manually refresh
- Tap card for detailed view
Time Periods
Default: Today
Options available:
- Today
- Yesterday
- This Week
- Last 7 Days
- This Month
- Custom Date Range
Drilling Down
Sales Details
Tap the Sales card to see:
- Revenue by hour
- Revenue by category
- Revenue by order type
- Top selling items
- Payment method breakdown
Labor Details
Tap the Labor card to see:
- Staff currently clocked in
- Hours by employee
- Overtime warnings
- Break compliance
- Scheduled vs actual
Operations Details
Tap any operational metric to see:
- Historical comparison
- Trend analysis
- Root cause indicators
Alerts & Notifications
The dashboard highlights issues:
| Alert | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Red labor % | Over budget |
| Yellow ticket time | Kitchen slowing down |
| Orange wait time | Guest wait too long |
| Red 86'd count | Multiple items out |
Alert Actions
Tap any alert for:
- More details
- Suggested actions
- Quick fixes (if available)
Voice AI Integration
Get dashboard info with voice:
| Ask | Response |
|---|---|
| "What are sales today?" | Current revenue |
| "How's labor cost?" | Labor percentage |
| "What's the average check?" | Avg ticket size |
| "Are we busy?" | Cover count + wait time |
Customizing the Dashboard
Reordering Cards
- Tap and hold a card
- Drag to new position
- Release to place
Hiding/Showing Cards
- Tap settings icon (gear)
- Toggle cards on/off
- Save preferences
Setting Targets
- Tap card settings
- Enter target values
- Dashboard shows vs. target
Comparison Views
vs. Yesterday
Compare today's performance to yesterday.
vs. Same Day Last Week
More relevant comparison accounting for day-of-week patterns.
vs. Same Day Last Year
Year-over-year growth tracking.
Selecting Comparison
- Tap the "Compare" dropdown
- Select comparison period
- Delta values show automatically
Exporting Data
Quick Export
- Tap share icon on any card
- Select format: PDF, Excel, Email
- Export is generated
Full Report
- Tap "Export" button (top right)
- Select date range
- Choose metrics to include
- Generate report
Best Practices
- Check at start of shift - Know your baseline
- Monitor during rush - Catch issues early
- Review before end of day - Prepare for close
- Compare weekly - Spot trends
- Set realistic targets - Use historical data
Troubleshooting
Data not updating
- Check internet connection
- Pull to refresh
- Log out and back in
- Contact support if persists
Numbers seem wrong
- Check the time period selected
- Verify filters (location, etc.)
- Compare to detailed reports
- Report discrepancies to support