📋 Adding, Editing, and Managing Menu Items
Keep your menu fresh and up-to-date with real-time availability toggles. Here's how to manage every aspect of your menu.
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Go to Menu in the app Tap the Menu icon from your main navigation. You'll see all your current categories (Starters, Rice, Beverages, etc.) and items organized below each.
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Add a new category (if needed) Tap Add Category, enter a name like "Desserts," "Drinks," or "Appetizers," and save. Categories help organize your menu and appear in order on customer screens.
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Add a new menu item Tap Add Item, fill in: Item Name, Description (optional), Price, Category, and GST Rate (typically 5% for most food, 18% for beverages). Save the item — it immediately appears in the menu.
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Toggle availability in real-time If an item runs out, simply toggle it to "Unavailable." It instantly disappears from ordering screens on all devices. Toggle back to Available when you restock.
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Use AI Menu Scan for fast import Tap AI Scan, take a photo of your printed menu card or menu book page, and the system extracts all items and prices automatically. Review, adjust prices if needed, and save.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Use the Reorder handle to drag categories and items into your preferred sequence on the ordering screen.
- Add clear descriptions for complex dishes so waiters and customers understand ingredients.
- Set correct GST rates during setup — this impacts your end-of-day tax compliance.
- Keep your menu updated regularly. Change prices when ingredients costs shift, remove items that don't sell well.
Best Practices
- Seasonal updates: Update availability before busy seasons — toggle items you can't make consistently
- Pricing strategy: Review sales reports monthly to see which items drive revenue, adjust pricing accordingly
- Avoid stock-outs: Toggle items as unavailable the moment you run out, not after customers order
- Quick editing: Tap and edit any item's price or description instantly — no need to delete and recreate