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Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Real-time order routing, multi-station workflows, and zero paper tickets. Your kitchen finally runs on time.

Built for Kitchen Reality

From rush hour to special requests — every feature solves a real kitchen problem.

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Real-Time KOT Display

Orders appear instantly from POS, QR ordering, Swiggy, Zomato, and direct online. No manual entry, no missed tickets.

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Pending → Preparing → Ready

Clear three-state workflow. Tap to advance. Color-coded urgency (new, cooking, ready, overdue). Audible alerts for new orders.

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Multi-Station Routing

Route items to Grill, Fry, Curry, Bar, Bakery, Cold Prep — any station setup. Items can split across stations automatically.

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Modifiers & Special Instructions

Cooking preferences, allergens, spice levels, and course timing display prominently. No verbal handovers needed.

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Touch & Bump Bar Support

Works on touchscreens, keyboard, or USB/Bluetooth bump bars. Large touch targets for greasy fingers.

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Offline Resilience

Local LAN sync keeps tickets flowing during internet outages. Full cloud sync when restored. Zero data loss.

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Prep Time Analytics

Track average prep time per item, station, and shift. Identify bottlenecks. Set SLA targets and monitor adherence.

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Backup KOT Printing

Auto-print to thermal printers as backup. Per-station or consolidated. Custom ticket templates with branding.

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Course Management

Fire courses sequentially (starters → mains → desserts). Kitchen controls pacing. POS shows course status to service team.

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Smart Alerts

Overdue ticket alerts, long-wait notifications to manager, and sound cues for new orders during rush.

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Android Kitchen App

Native Android app for dedicated kitchen hardware. Kiosk mode, auto-start, offline cache, auto-updates.

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POS & Online Sync

Unified with DiningHub POS. Online orders from Swiggy, Zomato, and direct channels route directly to correct stations.

KDS Questions, Answered

A Kitchen Display System replaces paper KOT tickets with digital screens. Orders appear instantly from POS, online channels, and QR ordering. Kitchen staff update status (pending, preparing, ready) on touchscreens or bump bars.
Yes. Map menu items to stations (Grill, Fry, Curry, Bar, Bakery, etc.). Each station sees only its items. Items can route to multiple stations for complex dishes.
DiningHub KDS is tightly integrated with DiningHub POS. Orders fire instantly from POS, QR ordering, Swiggy, Zomato, and direct online channels — no middleware needed.
Any TV, monitor, or tablet with a browser. Touchscreens work natively. Bump bars (USB/Bluetooth) supported for non-touch setups. Android TV boxes work great.
Yes. Modifiers, cooking instructions, allergens, and course sequencing display clearly on each ticket. Color-coded urgency indicators available.
Yes. Automatic prep time tracking per item and station. Analytics show average prep times, bottlenecks, and SLA adherence for kitchen optimization.
KDS caches recent orders locally. New orders from POS (on same LAN) still appear. Full sync when connectivity returns. No lost tickets.
Yes. Configure automatic KOT printing alongside digital display. Choose per-station or consolidated printing. Supports all ESC/POS thermal printers.

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