Menu Management
Edit items, prices, categories, and availability.
Quick Actions
| Task | How |
|---|---|
| 86 an item | Tap item → Toggle "Available" off |
| Un-86 item | Tap item → Toggle "Available" on |
| Change price | Tap item → Edit price → Save |
| Add special | New Item → Mark as "Daily Special" |
Accessing Menu Management
- Log in as manager
- Go to Menu in navigation
- Or say "Hey Maximus, open menu management"
Menu Structure
Categories
├── Appetizers
│ ├── Wings
│ ├── Nachos
│ └── ...
├── Entrees
├── Drinks
└── Desserts
Editing Items
Change Price
- Find and tap the item
- Tap "Edit"
- Update the price
- Tap "Save"
86 an Item
When something is unavailable:
- Find the item
- Toggle "Available" to OFF
- Item shows as 86'd to staff
- Or say "Hey Maximus, 86 the salmon"
Un-86 an Item
When item is back in stock:
- Find the item
- Toggle "Available" to ON
- Or say "Hey Maximus, un-86 the salmon"
Modifiers
Editing Modifier Options
- Tap item
- Go to Modifiers tab
- Add/remove/edit options
- Set pricing for add-ons
Modifier Groups
- Required: Customer must select (e.g., temperature)
- Optional: Customer may select (e.g., add-ons)
Daily Specials
- Go to Specials section
- Add new special or edit existing
- Set start/end date
- Special appears prominently on menus
Voice Commands
| Say | Action |
|---|---|
| "86 the [item]" | Mark unavailable |
| "Un-86 the [item]" | Mark available |
| "What's 86'd?" | List unavailable items |
| "What's selling best?" | Top performers |
Categories
Adding a Category
- Go to Menu > Categories
- Tap Add Category
- Enter name (e.g., "Appetizers")
- Set display order
- Choose icon (optional)
- Tap Save
Reordering Categories
- Tap Edit Order
- Drag categories to desired position
- Tap Save
Bulk Editing
Update Multiple Items
- Go to Menu > Bulk Edit
- Select items (checkboxes)
- Choose action:
- Change availability
- Adjust prices by percentage
- Assign to category
- Apply changes
Import/Export
| Action | Steps |
|---|---|
| Export menu | Menu > Export > CSV/PDF |
| Import menu | Menu > Import > Upload CSV |
| Backup | Menu > Backup (automatic nightly) |
Pricing Strategies
Time-Based Pricing
Set different prices for:
- Happy Hour: Reduced prices 4-6pm
- Brunch: Weekend brunch pricing
- Late Night: After 10pm specials
Seasonal Items
- Create item with date range
- Item auto-appears/hides based on dates
- Great for seasonal ingredients
Troubleshooting
Changes Not Appearing
- Check if changes were saved
- Verify you're viewing correct location
- Tap Sync to force refresh
- Restart app if needed
Item Won't 86
- Verify you have manager permissions
- Check if item is part of active order
- Try again after order completes
Price Changes Delayed
- Takes up to 30 seconds to sync
- Check network connection
- Manual sync: Menu > Sync Now
Best Practices
- Review daily - Check 86'd items each morning
- Update prices off-peak - Avoid busy periods
- Test specials - Preview before publishing
- Backup regularly - Export menu weekly
- Train staff - Ensure servers know daily changes