The admin dashboard is the central control panel of RestaurantManage — where restaurant owners and managers edit the menu, manage categories, configure user roles, adjust restaurant settings, generate QR codes, and view reports. It provides full control over every aspect of your restaurant's digital operations from a single web interface. This guide covers each section of the admin dashboard so you can manage your restaurant efficiently.
How Do I Edit the Menu?
The menu editor is the most-used section of the admin dashboard. Navigate to Menu from the sidebar to see all your categories and items. To add a new item, select a category and click 'Add Item.' Fill in the item name, price, description, and upload a photo. You can set allergen labels (gluten, dairy, nuts, etc.), add calorie information, and mark items as available or unavailable. Items within a category can be reordered by drag-and-drop to control how they appear on the customer's QR menu. All changes publish instantly — the live menu updates the moment you click save.
How Do I Manage Categories?
Categories organize your menu into logical groups that customers browse. Common examples include Appetizers, Main Courses, Drinks, Desserts, and Daily Specials. To create a new category, go to the menu section and click 'Add Category.' Give it a name and optionally a description. Categories can be reordered to control the display sequence on the QR menu — put your most popular or highest-margin category first. You can also hide entire categories temporarily (useful for seasonal menus) without deleting the items inside them. Each category can hold unlimited items.
How Do I Manage User Roles and Access?
RestaurantManage uses role-based access control with five roles: Admin (full access to everything), Kitchen (kitchen display only), Cashier (cashier panel, kitchen view, and customer orders), Waiter (mobile app and kitchen view), and Restaurant Owner (admin plus reports). From the admin dashboard, go to Users to see all accounts. Create new users by entering their name, email, and assigning a role. Each user gets their own login credentials. You can change roles, deactivate accounts, or reset passwords at any time. Role assignments determine which panels each user can access.
How Do I Configure Restaurant Settings?
The Settings section lets you customize your restaurant's profile and operational preferences. Set your restaurant name, default language, currency, and timezone. Configure tax settings including tax categories and country-specific tax rules — the system calculates taxes automatically on orders and receipts. You can upload your restaurant logo, set business hours, and configure notification preferences. For multi-language menus, the system uses your default language as the primary but customers see the menu in their phone's language if translations are available.
How Do I View Reports and Analytics?
The Reports section provides insights into your restaurant's performance. View daily, weekly, and monthly order summaries including total revenue, order count, average order value, and popular items. Reports are presented with interactive charts powered by Recharts, and you can export data to PDF using the built-in PDF generator. Filter reports by date range, payment method, or order source (QR menu, waiter, or cashier). The dashboard shows real-time metrics like active tables, pending orders, and today's revenue — giving you an instant snapshot of current operations.
Admin Dashboard Feature Overview
- Menu management: Add, edit, reorder, and toggle availability of items and categories
- User management: Create accounts, assign roles, and control panel access
- QR code generation: Download restaurant and table-specific QR codes
- Restaurant settings: Name, language, currency, tax rules, and business hours
- Reports: Revenue, orders, popular items, and exportable PDF reports
- Allergen and calorie tracking: Label items with dietary information for customer safety
Related Guides
- Getting started: Step-by-step setup from registration to first order
- Cashier panel: Payments, bill splitting, and receipt printing
- Restaurant management guide: In-depth article about restaurant management systems
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