4 | "Bistro Open" Sub-Function

This article outlines the "Bistro Open" Sub-Function, how it is configured in BackOffice, and how it can be used in SmartPOS. The "Bistro Open" Sub-Function is designed to open Bistro-specific Tables; i.e., used in "Bistro" style environments where guests are given a number when ordering at the Till.

This article outlines the "Bistro Open" Sub-Function, how it is configured in BackOffice, and how it can be used in SmartPOS.

The "Bistro Open" Sub-Function is designed to open Bistro-specific Tables; i.e., used in "Bistro" style environments where guests are given a number when ordering at the Till.

These Tables are different from other tables because: 

• Items that are ordered are paid for immediately 
• Nothing is sent to remote printers until all guests for the same Table have ordered 

Prerequisites

•  To access Till Function Settings, the applicable Operator Privileges will need to be enabled 
• Operator Maintenance 'General' Tab
  
• System Setup: "Maintain Till Function Maps" Flag
• To access and use this Till Function within SmartPOS, the following Operator Privileges will need to be enabled
• Operator Maintenance 'Till Privileges' Tab
• Tables: "Table Sales" Flag
  

Initial Setup 

• Click on the desired Button space and then configure the Button Settings:
• In the Button Text field enter the text that will display on the Till Function Button on SmartPOS Workstation screens
  
• Set the Function drop-down to 'Tables & Accounts'
  
• Set the Sub-Function to 'Bistro Open'

Function-Specific Configurations 

• Enter a corresponding number in the Item field where:
• Numbers from zero to seven (0-7) will select a specified Table Group that will be used
  
• If required, enter the corresponding number in the Key Field where: 
• The number will be the preset Table Number when a Table is opened 

SmartPOS Example

• After the Bistro Open Sub-Function is selected, the function map will then change to the Bistro Panel