Introduction
In Menu Buider you can create your menus using the dishes already created in Recipe Manager.
Assumption
You have the permission set to access this
Where to find this
Outlet > Hospitality > Menu Builder
Step by step guide
Start by adding Menu Categories, i.e Lunch or Dinner. Click on Manage Menu Categories, type in the category name, then click on Add.
Now add a menu sub-category that applies to that category by clicking on Manage Sub Categories, then click on Add Menu Sub Category. Complete all the fields as required, then click on Add Menu Sub Category.
Add dishes to your menu by clicking on Add Menu.
Click on Search. You will land on the dish search page in Recipe Manager. Type the dish name or reference that you need and click on Search. Click on the item from the options.
Choose a menu sub category name from that dropdown
Enter a reference
Add the Minimum and Maximum Quantities
Add the Caterer and Client prices
Choose a the VAT element (leave at N/A if VAT doesn't apply)
Add an Image Description and Menu Footer/Note
Click on Add Menu
Meal deal
The meal deal option enables you to create 2 types of deal:
A fixed price for a select number of dishes such as a sandwich platter where the customer has to choose 5 from a possible 8 options and the price will be the same regardless of their choices
A fixed discount for a select number of dishes such as a discount of 50p if the customer orders 1 type of snack, 1 sandwich and 1 drink.
To add a Meal Deal, click on Add Meal Deal
Give your deal a name, eg Sandwich Meal Deal and select the menu sub category
To set up a buffet type deal whereby the user is selecting a set number of dishes for a fixed price, tick the Fixed Price option.
Enter the amount, eg £10.00 and a price label. For fixed price deals this will be a repeat of the amount although it's not a compulsory field for fixed price deals.
Add a Description to appear under the name of the menu item when users are adding to their basket
Add a priority number to determine where the deal will sit in the list of menu items in the sub category, eg 1 to appear at the top of the list
Click Add Meal Deal at the bottom of the page to save.
To set up a fixed discount which offers a fixed reduction rather than a fixed price, click Fixed Discount.
In the amount field add the value of the discount, eg 0.50 for 50p.
In the Price Label field add what you want the user to see as the price, eg 'From 3.50' or 'Between 3.50 and 6.00'. The end cost to the customer might depend on the options they select, eg the prawn sandwich might be more than the cheese sandwich and so a fixed price can't be selected
Add a Description to appear under the name of the menu item when users are adding to their basket
Add a priority number to determine where the deal will sit in the list of menu items in the sub category, eg 1 to appear at the top of the list
Click Add Meal Deal at the bottom of the page to save
Your meal deal will now be visible under the relevant sub category flagged as a meal deal
Click on the name of the item to add your dishes to and then click on Manage Meal Deal Groups.
Click Add Group and name the type of dish, eg Starters, Snacks etc. You need to select the maximum number of items in this group which can be selected. If you're creating a buffet where the user can pick 5 out of 8, enter 5. If you're creating a deal where the user has to pick 1 snack, 1 sandwich etc enter 1
Save Changes and repeat for any other groups required.
Once your groups are in place, click Add Items on the right
Select the menu sub category and then your dish from the drop downs available and click Add to Group. You can then continue to add dishes until you're ready to click Close.
Make sure you click Submit at the bottom of the page
Users can order meal deals when using Hospitality Manager. The Menu category will need to be allocated to the room in the Room Set Up for it to be visible to the user once they have selected their room.