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What is Toast Kitchen Display System?

The Toast Kitchen Display System (KDS) establishes a seamless link between your front-of-house staff and the kitchen crew, facilitating the delivery of outstanding meals. It is designed to endure higher temperatures and offers superior durability compared to traditional iPad screens. You have the flexibility to set up your KDS anywhere within the kitchen without losing sight of the order flow. Once a customer places an order, it is instantly transmitted to the KDS, allowing kitchen personnel to start preparing the meal within seconds. All orders from kiosks, online platforms, and external services can be aggregated on your KDS, streamlining the workflow. This system empowers chefs to focus primarily on food preparation, minimizing the distractions of managing ticket numbers. Additionally, you can customize item names in multiple languages or even add fun emojis! Orders can be efficiently routed to the correct station, whether the service is dine-in, takeout, or delivery. You can also track ticket times by preparation station, helping identify any areas causing delays. Furthermore, alerts can be dispatched to customers or to servers' handheld devices once orders are ready, ensuring that every dish is served at the right temperature while others are still being finalized. Ultimately, this innovative system significantly enhances the efficiency of meal preparation, resulting in an improved overall dining experience for guests. By integrating technology in this way, restaurants can adapt to the fast-paced environment of the food service industry while maintaining high-quality standards.

What is Grindstone?

Each task you are set to accomplish is defined as a work item, and the duration allocated to each work item is referred to as a time slice. A new time slice starts whenever you notify Grindstone that you have commenced work. If you enter the name of a work item that does not exist into the timer, Grindstone will automatically create that work item and start the timing process for you. Moreover, you can take advantage of the quick entry feature in a view, which facilitates the swift input of several work items at once. If you are away from your computer while tracking time, Grindstone will ask you how you wish to account for your time away, adjusting your recorded duration accordingly to allow for a smooth continuation of your tasks. By default, every work item includes just a name and a section for general notes; however, you can create additional fields tailored to capture specific details relevant to each work item, thereby improving your project management efficiency. This customization feature promotes a more personalized tracking experience, accommodating various project requirements and enhancing overall productivity. Consequently, it makes your workflow more adaptable and efficient in dealing with a variety of tasks.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Appfront
BevSpot
Checkmate
Chowly
GoParrot
Grubhub
Harri
Homebase
HotSchedules
MarketMan
Olo
OpenTable
PAR Engagement
Sauce
SevenRooms
SpeedETab
TapMango
Yellow Dog Inventory

Integrations Supported

Appfront
BevSpot
Checkmate
Chowly
GoParrot
Grubhub
Harri
Homebase
HotSchedules
MarketMan
Olo
OpenTable
PAR Engagement
Sauce
SevenRooms
SpeedETab
TapMango
Yellow Dog Inventory

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$165 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Toast

Date Founded

2011

Company Location

United States

Company Website

pos.toasttab.com/hardware/kitchen-display-system

Company Facts

Organization Name

Epiforge Software

Date Founded

2007

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.epiforge.com/grindstone/

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Time Tracking

Automatic Time Capture
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Billing & Invoicing
Employee Database
Expense Tracking
Mobile Time Tracking
Multiple Billing Rates
Offline Time Tracking
Online Time Tracking
Overtime Calculation
Time per Project Reporting
Timesheet Management
Vacation / Leave Tracking

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