Feature

Kitchen Display System

Three modes. Every kitchen type. Zero paper KOTs.

RestroBomb's Kitchen Display System (KDS) replaces paper KOTs with a real-time digital display that shows orders as they come in. Choose from three purpose-built modes: Wave mode for course-based cooking, Rail mode for station-based routing, and Cafe mode for batch-by-item preparation. Orders appear instantly when customers place them via QR code.

Key Benefits

Wave Mode

Course-based cooking: starters first, then mains, then desserts. Each wave is tracked and timed. Perfect for full-service restaurants.

Rail Mode

Station-based routing: send items to the right station — grill, cold prep, bar. Each station sees only their items.

Cafe Mode

Batch by item: "3 Cappuccinos needed." Mark done by count. Designed specifically for cafes and QSRs.

Real-Time Updates

Orders appear instantly. Status updates flow back to customers. They see: Received → Preparing → Ready → Served.

How It Works

1

Order Placed

Customer places order via QR code. It appears on the KDS screen in the kitchen immediately.

2

Kitchen Prepares

Chef sees all order details — items, variants, modifiers, special instructions. Taps to start preparing.

3

Mark Ready

When items are done, kitchen staff marks them ready. Customer gets a push notification.

4

Serve

Waiter sees which tables are ready. Serves the food. Session complete.

Related Features

  • Thermal receipt printing
  • Adaptive ETA learning
  • Customer course tracking
  • Kitchen Narrator (AI on KDS)

Available On

  • All plans — Wave & Cafe modes on Growth+
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Kitchen Display System — FAQ

Common questions about this feature

What device do I need for the KDS?
Any tablet, laptop, or monitor with a browser. No special hardware required. Most restaurants use an Android tablet mounted in the kitchen.
Can different kitchen stations see different items?
Yes. Rail mode routes items to specific stations. Your grill station only sees grill items, the bar only sees drinks.
Does it support thermal receipt printing?
Yes. RestroBomb can auto-print order slips on network or USB thermal printers alongside the digital KDS display.

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