For full-service restaurants
Restaurant POS & Kitchen Operations — All in One
Take orders at the table, route to the kitchen display, manage your floor plan, and let guests order via QR — without juggling three different systems.
14-day free trial · No proprietary hardware · Cancel anytime
The problem
Peak service breaks when systems do not talk
Full-service dining needs table context, kitchen timing, and clean closes — not three apps held together with walkie-talkies.
Floor and kitchen run on different clocks
Paper tickets, shouted mods, and a POS that does not talk to expo — so entrees fire late and managers play telephone during peak.
Table turns slow down when tabs are messy
Split checks, transferred tables, and walk-ins stacked on one busy Saturday — without a shared floor plan, servers lose minutes every round.
Hardware bundles lock you in before you are ready
Legacy POS vendors push proprietary terminals and opaque processing — hard to trial new workflows on the iPads you already own.
The solution
One operations OS from table to ticket to tab close
OS Kitchen connects table assignment, handheld and counter POS, QR guest ordering, kitchen display, and bill splitting in a single web workspace — no terminal lease required.
- Visual floor plan with live table status
- Orders route to KDS the moment they are fired
- Guests scan QR codes — no app download
- Split bills and close tabs from the same POS session
- 1. Seat → assign table
- 2. Order → POS or QR
- 3. Fire → KDS ticket
- 4. Bump → server pickup
- 5. Split & close tab
Built for dining rooms
Everything your floor and kitchen need in one flow
From table assignment to bumped tickets — designed for full-service teams that cannot afford missed fires during peak service.
Table management
Drag-and-drop floor plan. Mark tables Available, Occupied, Reserved, or Dirty. Assign every open order to a table so servers and expo share one truth.
QR table ordering
Print QR codes per table. Guests browse your menu on their phone and submit orders that land on the same KDS as staff-entered tickets.
Kitchen Display System
Color-coded tickets, sound alerts, and bump-to-clear workflow. Replace paper chits without buying a separate KDS bundle.
Bill splitting
Split checks by seat or item before close. Open tabs per table, add rounds through service, and finalize with tip — one click from handheld or counter POS.
Product screenshots
Built for dining rooms and expo lines
Illustrative UI snapshots from the OS Kitchen restaurant workspace — confirm live maturity in your trial.
Floor plan
Table status and order assignment during Friday dinner service.
Kitchen display
Expo bumps tickets when plates hit the pass — synced to Order Hub.
POS & open tabs
Counter and handheld POS with tab management and split checkout.
Operator story — placeholder
“We moved floor service and kitchen display onto one system without buying new terminals — peak nights feel calmer because tickets are not getting lost between the dining room and the pass.”
Pilot operator — name withheld
GM, full-service restaurant (design partner cohort)
Illustrative placeholder — not a verified customer quote. Real case studies publish at /customers when available.
Compare POS options
How OS Kitchen compares
Feature availability reflects typical positioning — verify current plans with each vendor before you buy.
| Capability | OS Kitchen | Toast | Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Management | Included | Included | Included |
| Kitchen Display | Real-time | Included | Included |
| QR Ordering | Built-in | Included | Not included |
| Handheld POS | Web-based | Hardware | Hardware |
| Production Board | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Costing A vs T | Included | Not included | Not included |
| No Hardware Required | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Multi-Brand | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Free Trial | 14 days | Not included | Included |
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $0 + hardware | $0 + hardware |
Comparison is directional — confirm pricing, hardware bundles, and live features with each vendor.
Honest limitations
- POS and KDS require network connectivity — offline sale finalization is not supported today.
- Full split-bill UI continues to roll out — schema-ready split tracking exists; confirm scope for your venue before go-live.
- Stripe Terminal is optional for card-present — configure in your workspace when ready.
- Marketplace delivery adapters remain partner-gated until your credentials are verified live.
Restaurant FAQ
Common questions from restaurant operators
Straight answers on hardware, table service, trials, and how OS Kitchen fits alongside tools you may already use.
Do I need to buy proprietary terminals from OS Kitchen?
No. OS Kitchen runs in the browser on iPads, Android tablets, phones, or desktops you already own. There is no mandatory hardware lease or terminal bundle.
Can guests order from their table without an app?
Yes. Generate QR codes per table so guests scan, browse your menu, and submit orders that flow to the same kitchen display as staff-entered tickets.
How does table management work during service?
Use a visual floor plan with statuses (Available, Occupied, Reserved, Dirty) and assign open orders to tables so servers and expo share one source of truth.
How does OS Kitchen compare to Toast or Square?
OS Kitchen combines POS, kitchen display, table management, QR ordering, and production tools in one web platform — without requiring proprietary hardware. Many teams still use other tools for specific payment or marketplace needs; we are clear about what is live in your workspace.
What is included in the 14-day trial?
Full access to core restaurant workflows on the plan you choose. No credit card required to start. Plans begin at $29/month after the trial.
Ready to run your restaurant on one system?
Start your 14-day free trial. No hardware needed. Works on any device. Cancel anytime.