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𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗱𝗼𝗼

A Smart Way to Streamline Service

Running a restaurant is all about timing—getting appetizers, main courses, and desserts to the table in perfect sequence. If you’re using Odoo’s Point of Sale (POS) system, you’re already on the right track to streamline operations.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗱𝗼𝗼?

Efficient order management is key to keeping your restaurant humming. By organizing orders into courses—appetizers, mains, desserts, and more — you can:

  • Improve kitchen coordination.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction with timely service.
  • Reduce errors in order sequencing.

Odoo’s restaurant POS features make this possible without complex workarounds. Let’s dive into how you can optimize your setup for multi-course dining.

Step 1: Activate Odoo’s Restaurant Features

To get started, ensure your Odoo POS is configured for restaurant use:

  1. Navigate to 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 > 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 > 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.
  2. Select your POS (e.g., “Restaurant POS”).
  3. Enable the 𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿/𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁
  4. Save your changes.

This unlocks tools like table management and kitchen order routing—perfect for managing courses effectively.

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Step 2: Categorize Menu Items by Course

In Odoo, product categories are your secret weapon for course organization:

  • Go to 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 > 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 > 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.
  • Create categories like “𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀,” “𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀,” “𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀,” and “𝗕𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀.”
  • Assign each menu item to its category under 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 > 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀.

For example, assign “Bruschetta” to “Appetizers” and “Grilled Salmon” to “Main Courses.” This setup helps staff and kitchen teams identify courses at a glance.

Step 3: Leverage Kitchen Printers or Preparation Display

To send orders to the kitchen in stages:

  • 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Set up printers under 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 > 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 > 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 > 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 > 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. Link categories (e.g., “Appetizers”) to specific printers. When staff send an order, tickets print based on course, keeping the kitchen in sync.
  • 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆: Enable this feature in 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 > 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. It gives kitchen staff a real-time view of orders by category, letting them prioritize appetizers before mains.

𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽: Send appetizers first, then mains later, to control the pace of service.

Step 4: Take and Sequence Orders in the POS

Here’s how to handle a multi-course order:

  1. Open your POS session and select a table.
  2. Add items by course—start with “Appetizers,” then “Main Courses.”
  3. Use the 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 feature (click an item, add a note like “Serve as Main Course”) for clarity.
  4. Hit 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 to send items to the kitchen.

You can send courses incrementally—appetizers now, mains later—ensuring perfect timing.

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Step 5: Monitor and Adjust Orders

Odoo’s POS lets you revisit a table’s order anytime:

  • Add desserts when the table’s ready.
  • Check the 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 tab to track what’s been sent.
  • If using the Preparation Display, kitchen staff can mark items “ready,” signaling the next course.

Real-World Example: A Three-Course Meal in Odoo

Imagine a table orders:

  1. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀:Bruschetta—sent first.
  2. 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀: Grilled Salmon—added later with a “Serve after appetizers” note.
  3. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀: Chocolate Lava Cake—sent when mains are cleared.

The kitchen gets clear, staged instructions, and your guests enjoy a perfectly timed meal.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗢𝗱𝗼𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀?

Odoo’s flexibility makes it a top choice for restaurants needing robust order management. Whether you’re a small bistro or a fine-dining establishment, organizing orders into courses in Odoo saves time, reduces errors, and keeps customers happy.

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