⬜ Setting Up the Internal Operating Environment in Aurest

Setting up the internal system in Aurest is a crucial step for preparing the working environment in your restaurant or café. These configurations allow you to define captains, places, tables, and the tablet-specific items, ensuring a well-organized dining experience that’s seamlessly connected to the cashier and kitchen.

1️⃣ Captain Card

⮞ What is it?

The captain card is used to define the staff member responsible for taking dine-in orders through handheld tablets.

⮞ Steps to Add a New Captain:

• From the side menu: Entries → Captain Card

• Click on “New”

• Fill in the following details:

  • Name

  • Password (used to log in to the captain tablet app)

  • Barcode (optional)

  • Activation status (Active or Inactive)

⮞ Available Permissions:

◾ Driver: Used when linked to delivery functions

◾ Menu: Allows access to tablet display settings

◾ Discount: Grants permission to apply discounts

◾ Invoice Closure: Allows the captain to close invoices

2️⃣ Place Card

⮞ What is it?

A Place represents a dining area inside the venue (e.g., Family Section, Terrace, Singles Hall...).

⮞ Steps to Add a Place:

• From the side menu: Entries → Place Card

• Click on “New”

• Fill in the following fields:

  • Name of the place

  • Assigned user (captain responsible for the place)

  • Linked printer for order routing

  • Number of copies to be printed

  • Notes (optional)

3️⃣ Table Card

⮞ What is it?

Used to define individual tables within each hall, including their location and seating capacity.

⮞ Steps to Add a Table:

• From the side menu: Entries → Table Card

• Click on “New”

• Enter the following data:

  • Table name

  • Location

  • Available and maximum number of chairs

  • Display order on the map

  • VIP status (with optional VIP tax)

  • Activation status

4️⃣ Tablet Items Card

⮞ What is it?

This card allows you to manage which menu items appear on the captain or cashier’s tablet.

⮞ Steps to Configure Tablet Items:

• From the side menu: Entries → Tablet Items

• Search for the required items

• Adjust the following options per item:

  •  Available

  • New

  • Featured in promotions

  • Fun items (for special categories or visuals)

• Set the group if needed

• Use the Search / Update / Save buttons as necessary

✨ The Purpose of Internal System Setup:

◾ Prepare the working environment before going live with the system.
◾ Link orders precisely to their respective locations in the venue.
◾ Simplify captain, table, and hall management.
◾ Ensure a smooth customer experience and efficient internal coordination between staff and operations.