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Clock In & Clock Out

Track your working hours with the time clock.

Quick Clock In​

Using the App​

  1. Open Restaurant Revolution app
  2. Tap "Clock In" on the main screen
  3. Verify your identity (PIN, biometric, or badge)
  4. You're clocked in!

Using Voice​

Say: "Hey Maximus, clock me in"

Using a Badge/Card​

  1. Tap badge on time clock device
  2. Hear confirmation beep
  3. Screen shows "Clocked In"

Clock In Details​

When you clock in, you may need to:

Select Your Role​

If you have multiple roles:

  1. Select today's role (Server, Host, etc.)
  2. This affects your pay rate

Select Your Station/Section​

If required:

  1. Choose your section (Patio, Bar, Main)
  2. Or auto-assigned by manager

Confirm Cash Drawer​

If you're a cashier:

  1. Count your starting drawer
  2. Enter the amount
  3. Sign to confirm

Clock Out​

Using the App​

  1. Tap "Clock Out" on main screen
  2. Confirm: "End your shift?"
  3. Enter any required info (tips, tasks)
  4. You're clocked out!

Using Voice​

Say: "Hey Maximus, clock me out"

End-of-Shift Tasks​

Before clocking out, you may need to:

TaskDescription
Enter tipsRecord cash tips received
Side workMark sidework as complete
Cash outClose your drawer if cashier
Confirm breaksVerify break times

Viewing Your Shift​

Current Shift Info​

While clocked in, view:

  • Start time
  • Hours worked so far
  • Scheduled end time
  • Break time taken

How: Tap the clock icon or your profile.

Voice Check​

Say: "Hey Maximus, what time did I clock in?"

Or: "How many hours have I worked today?"

Breaks​

Starting a Break​

  1. Tap "Start Break" (or say it)
  2. Select break type:
    • Paid break (10-15 min)
    • Unpaid meal break (30+ min)
  3. Break timer starts

Ending a Break​

  1. Tap "End Break" (or say it)
  2. You return to active shift status

Break Rules​

Break TypeDurationPaid
Rest break10-15 minYes
Meal break30+ minNo
note

Break policies vary by location and local law.

Shift Summary​

After clocking out, you'll see:

InformationDescription
Shift startWhen you clocked in
Shift endWhen you clocked out
Total hoursHours worked
Break timeTotal break duration
Role/RatePosition and pay rate
TipsRecorded tips (if entered)

Corrections​

Missed Clock In​

If you forgot to clock in:

  1. Go to Time Clock section
  2. Tap "Request Adjustment"
  3. Enter correct start time
  4. Add note explaining
  5. Submit for manager approval

Missed Clock Out​

If you forgot to clock out:

  1. Manager may auto-clock-out
  2. Or request adjustment the next day
  3. Your actual end time will be used

Wrong Role Selected​

  1. Ask manager to correct
  2. Before payroll processing

Biometric Clock In​

If your location uses biometric:

Fingerprint​

  1. Place finger on scanner
  2. Wait for green light
  3. Clocked in!

Face ID​

  1. Look at camera
  2. Wait for recognition
  3. Clocked in!

Troubleshooting Biometric​

IssueSolution
Not recognizedTry again, clean scanner
Repeated failureUse PIN backup
New fingerprintAsk manager to re-enroll

Multiple Locations​

If you work at multiple locations:

  1. Clock in at the correct location
  2. Your hours are tracked separately
  3. View all shifts in your profile

Viewing Your Hours​

Past Shifts​

  1. Go to Time Clock section
  2. Tap "History"
  3. View past shifts and totals

Pay Period Summary​

  1. Go to Time Clock
  2. Tap "Pay Period"
  3. See total hours for current period

Export/Print​

  1. In History view
  2. Tap "Export"
  3. Choose date range
  4. Get PDF of your hours

Schedule vs. Actual​

Your timecard shows:

ColumnMeaning
ScheduledWhen you were supposed to work
ActualWhen you actually clocked in/out
VarianceDifference (early/late)

Overtime​

Hours over 40/week may be overtime:

  • System tracks automatically
  • You'll see OT hours separately
  • Manager is notified of approaching OT

Common Issues​

"Already clocked in"​

You may already be on the clock:

  1. Check if you're currently clocked in
  2. You can't clock in twice
  3. Clock out first if needed

"Outside work hours"​

Your schedule may restrict clock-in times:

  1. You can only clock in near scheduled time
  2. Contact manager if you need to work outside schedule

"Location mismatch"​

GPS shows you're not at the restaurant:

  1. Ensure location services are on
  2. Be inside the building
  3. Contact manager if GPS is wrong

Voice Commands Summary​

TaskSay
Clock in"Clock me in"
Clock out"Clock me out"
Start break"Start my break"
End break"End my break"
Check time"What time did I clock in?"
Check hours"How many hours today?"

Tips​

  1. Clock in on time - Arriving early is great, but clock in at your scheduled time
  2. Always clock out - Don't forget or you'll need corrections
  3. Track your breaks - Required for compliance
  4. Check your hours - Review before payday
  5. Report issues early - Corrections are easier to fix right away
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