A different approach, place a QR code on the table and have the customer order at the table using their phone: https://pos.toasttab.com/products/pay-at-table
But then you need it to tie into the POS system or have your own app written and all of that means more cash out On the other hand, it would be good for sure to check more into the current POS setup and see if it offers options like that.
You could put some sort of fixed “flag pole” on every table. The customer could attach their flag, in a clearly visible spot, where it would not tip over.
all the people saying let the customer order electronically... so many allergies, and "custom orders" altering dishes, splitting plates. too many mistakes to be made by the orderer, and then the tipping comes down, complaints go up. Ski
In this scenario there already is no tipping since they order everything at the counter. As for the rest it's easy - again in this scenario as it is NOT normal sit down dining - the electronic ordering has a set menu no changes, any special orders come to the counter.
I love em, anything to deal with fewer humans is good. The online ordering for a lot of places has gotten great really, they've adapted the POS stuff the servers use so you can type in any changes or the like per item and you're good to go.
Until the people at the Texas table get Chile's order. I suspect that Dr Sheldon Cooper is not on the staff.
https://fitzhughbrewing.com . The current beers are under the menu tab. We rotate beers pretty regularly. 2 or 3 will be mainstays and the other 5 or so our brewer has free reign to go wild with. He's big into different countries styles, and on older styles. We're right on a brewery row, maybe 20-25 minutes from COTA
And yes, I think the flag thing is the most cost effective easiest, but definitely not the best. But for now maybe. Though I'm going to pitch the shock collar idea, I would enjoy that one the best.
As long as the place doesn't have loud music/TV's going, then let customer place order, give them ticket, server calls out number when order is ready, customer raises hand, and server takes order to them. New BBQ place near me does that. Layout is main room with some tables and counter where orders are taken. Two side rooms with tables. Server comes out of kitchen into main room with food/drinks, yells the number, if no one in there raises a hand, then go to side rooms and do same thing. Been there twice and it seems to work.
Well now that I know where it is, that would work great. Next question is where's the closest RV park
Find some single 17yo who knows raspberry pi programming. Have flags that have unique colors/shapes/lights that point up. Use a network of Pi's with cameras attached to the ceiling looking down where they can cover all of the tables. Program them to locate the flags. Relay that info to a map of tables. Pretty sure the software is already developed to do this kind of stuff. Just need to implement. That'll be tree-fiddy consulting fee.
What, is your brewer a king or something? (I kid -- "rein"). Have him contact me about Pre-pro. Ehhh. Skip that. Costs too much time and no one would want it. Just another reason my consults always go sideway (people have poor taste). Definitely an interesting beer list. Kudos on the Tropical stout (although really no reason for it to be 9% abv). That is a somewhat lost style. Horner is totally new to me. Don't let those wild yeasts from Jester get in your fermenter!
You're talking to the wrong guy about the beers. It is a foreign language to me. I'm a total bud light guy normally. Least this place is getting me to expand my horizons. The Horner is actually my favorite on tap now. In the past he's also done an Australian Ale, French Ale, Irish Red, Lithuanian Farmhouse, ESB, a few others.