Ordering items with variants

Variant Ordering

I. Purpose

Helps staff record menu items with variants (such as size, flavor, options, etc.) accurately in an order.

II. Instruction Steps

Step 1: Create the order

1. Tap the item to add it to the order.

   • The item description will display available serving preferences/variants to help staff advise customers.

2. Each tap equals one serving.

   • To add multiple servings quickly, tap the Quantity field in the order panel and enter the desired number.

3. Select the required variants/options (size, flavor, etc.).

Important notes:

• Variants marked with (*) are required.

• If a required variant is not selected and you tap Save, the system will display a warning:
  “<Attribute name> is required.”

• After selecting all necessary variants, tap Save.

Quick item search (PLU):

• Tap the keyboard / PLU icon to use numeric input.

• Enter items using the formula:
  Quantity × Item code

Example:
Customer orders 2 Avocado Smoothies with item code 041
→ Enter: 2*041

Step 2: Send items to Kitchen/Bar

1. Tap Fire to send the item(s) to the kitchen/bar.

2. The scheduling window appears:

   • Select a preconfigured preparation time, or

   • Choose Custom to set a different preparation time.

   • Tap Fire now to send all servings immediately.

3. Tap Save to confirm.

Result

Depending on the restaurant setup:

• Items will appear on the Kitchen/Bar tablet, or

• Be printed automatically via the kitchen printer.

This ensures accurate preparation based on selected variants and smooth coordination between front-of-house and kitchen in botX POS.