Menu Management for Restaurant

Introduction

Mastering Menu Management with eatOS: A Comprehensive Guide

Effective menu management plays a crucial role in a restaurant's success. With the advent of technology, restaurant owners now have access to comprehensive dashboard systems that simplify menu management. In this article, we will explore the best practices for dashboard menu management, using the example of eatOS, a popular restaurant management platform.

Dashboard menu management allows for instant updates across all customer-facing interfaces. Any changes made to menus, such as adding new items, modifying prices, or updating descriptions, are reflected in real-time on in-store digital menu boards, online ordering platforms, and mobile apps.

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The eatOS dashboard features two different workflows for creating your menu.

Step 1: Upload multiple products using the menu template in the "Menus" section.

See the menu management article to learn how to build your menu using the menu template.

Step 2: Configure each menu section in the dashboard menu management.

Both workflows are designed to help you quickly create and manage your restaurant menu.

How to access the Dashboard Menu Management

Step 1: Log in to your eatOS dashboard account

Step 2: If you have multiple locations, select the location whose menu you want to configure (Access to the location is at the upper left of your screen).

Step 3: On the left nav bar, select “Menu Management.”

eatOS offers comprehensive solutions to simplify menu creation, customization, pricing, and scheduling. By effectively utilizing dashboard menu management, restaurant owners can streamline operations, enhance the dining experience, and remain competitive in today’s industry.

How to Add or Create a New Default Modifier

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Step 1: Select Default Modifiers in the menu management section.

Step 2: Click the “+ New Ingredients” button

Step 3: Enter the required ingredients.

a. Enter the default modifier name – i.e., Bacon, Lettuce, Carrots

b. Select the default modifier type.

c. Click the Save button to save the new default modifier.

How to Add or Create New Modifiers

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Step 1: Select Modifiers in the menu management section.

Step 2: Click + New Modifier

Step 3: Enter the required information and click the save button.

How to Add or Create New Add-ons

Step 1: Select Add-on in the menu management section.

Step 2: Click “+ New Add-ons”

Step 3: Enter the required information and click the save button.

How to Add or Create a New Modifier Group

Step 1: Select Groups on the menu management section.

Step 2: Click the “+ New Groups (Modifiers/Add-Ons)”

Step 3: Enter the required information and click Save

How to Add or Create a New Product

Step 1: Select Products in the menu management section.

Step 2: Click the “+ New Products” button.

Step 3: Enter the required information and click Save

Step 4: You can also add multiple products by importing the menu items created using the menu Excel template.

4a. To add products in bulk, click the 3-dot icon next to the New Product button.

4b. Import the file from your saved location and click the Upload button.

4c. If managing multiple locations, select the applicable location to apply the menu.

4d. Click Done to save the menu.

How to Add or Create New Categories

Step 1: Select Categories in the menu management section.

Step 2: Click “+ New Category"

Step 3: Enter the required information and click Save

How to Add or Create New Menus

Step 1: Select Menus in the menu management section.

Step 2. Click “+ New Menu" and select from the following options to add your menu and click Continue.

2a. Upload a menu from your device using compatible formats:

i. Choose the "Upload from your device" option.

ii. Select Continue.

iii. Navigate to the file's location on your device and select Upload.

iv. Select the appropriate location and click Done to save the changes.

2b. Create the menu manually.

i. Click Continue.

ii. Enter the required information and click the Save button to save the menu.

2c. Create a menu using AI

i. Choose the "Create a menu using AI" option.

ii. Select the desired cuisine for the menu.

iii. Enter the name of the menu.

iv. Click "Submit" to initiate the menu creation process by the AI.

2d. Import from a third-party menu like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub

i. Click Continue

ii. Select the desired third-party platform to import from and click Next.

iii. Enter the URL associated with the menu.

iv. Enter the name of the imported menu.

v. Select the appropriate location.

vi. Click Continue to proceed. You will receive a notification once the menu has been successfully created.

How to Add or Create Taxes

Step 1: Select Taxes on the menu management section.

Step 2: Click the “+ New Tax” button

Step 3: Enter the required information and click Save

How to Add or Create a Service Charge

Step 1: Select Service Charge on the menu management section

Step 2: Click “+ New Service Charge”

Step 3: Enter the required information and click Save

How to Add or Create a Discount

Step 1: Select Discount in the menu management section.

Step 2: Click the “+ New Discount” button

Step 3: Enter the required information and click Save

How to Add or Create a New Course

Step 1: Select Course on the menu management section.

Step 2: Click the “+ New Course” button

Step 3: Enter the required information and click Save

How to Edit Items

Dashboard menu management allows for instant updates across all customer-facing interfaces. Any changes made to menus, such as adding new items, modifying prices, or updating descriptions, are reflected in real-time on in-store digital menu boards, online ordering platforms, and mobile apps.

Step 1: To edit an item on your menu, select the item you wish to edit.

Step 2: Hover to the "Date Created" column and select "Edit"

Step 3: Update the required information.

How to Archive an Item

Step 1: Select the item you wish to archive.

Step 2: Hover to the "Date Created" column and select "Archive"

Step 3: Select “Yes, archive it!” to confirm the selection, or select “Cancel” to go back without deleting the item.

How to Unarchive an Item

Step 1: Go to the “Archive” tab.

Step 2: Click the 3-dot icon and select “Unarchive.”

Step 3: Click “Yes, unarchive it!” to restore the item or click “Cancel” to cancel the action.

How to Permanently Delete an Item

Step 1: Go to the “Archive” tab.

Step 2: Click the 3-dot icon and select “Permanently Delete.”

Step 3: Click “Yes, permanently delete it!” to confirm the selection, or select “Cancel” to go back to the archive.

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Updated on: 10/16/2025

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