Adding and configuring a Menu - Outlet version of Recipe Manager

Introduction

When Outlet Recipe Manager is activated, menus can be created at both Head Office and at Outlet level.

Assumptions

Menu Categories have been created in Head Office by clicking on the Head Office > Recipe Manager > Menus  and then by clicking on the Manage Menu Categories button (see separate user guide)

Where to find this

Outlet > Stocktaking > Menu Creator

Step-by-Step guide

Step 1. Adding a menu

1. Click Add
2. Add a Menu Name : Free text to enter a menu name( use a descriptive name) eg Summer Lunch
3. Add a Reference : Free text for reference
4. Add a Price if required: Free text box to enter a description
5. Click Save
6. You will now see the menu in the list. To edit any of the above, click on the menu name.

Step 2. Configuring a Menu

You will now see the menu you have created on the Menus page

1. Click the Menu name and Click Schedule
2. It will default to the start day of your week set in IndiCater. You can change the day of the week you're configuring by clicking on the day icons
3. Click Add to select a dish. You will be required to set your menu category and then your recipe category.
4. Click on the dish you wish to add to your menu and click ADD in the middle of the boxes to move it to the menu. Click the dish and REMOVE to remove it.
5. Click Save
   
6. Do the same with the next menu category and so on
7. If you have the same menu on multiple days you can import a menu. Click on the day you want to add the menu to, then click Import Day.

You have the option to enter production numbers which you can then view in the Menus report

3. Viewing Allergens and Nutrition

You can view the allergens and nutrition in the menu by clicking on the relevant option at the top of the page > click allergens on Menu page

You can create a PDF from both pages by clicking on Create PDF on the right of the screen

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