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Kitchen Dashboard
The Kitchen Dashboard displays all active orders for the kitchen staff, organized by preparation stage. Track order status, confirm orders, and mark them as ready for serving.
Navigate to Kitchen Dashboard from the sidebar under Hotel Orders.
Dashboard Header
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Dashboard | Page title |
| Status indicators | Color-coded dots showing order counts — Waiting (yellow), Cooking (blue), Ready (green) |
Order Sections
The dashboard is organized into three sections based on order progress:
Pending Orders
New orders waiting to be confirmed by the kitchen. Each order card shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Table Number | Table identifier with icon (e.g., Table T2, Table 01) |
| Time Badge | Time since order was placed (e.g., "0 min ago", "1m ago") — New badge for fresh orders |
| Item List | Numbered list of ordered items (e.g., 1. A4 Paper Ream, 1. Wireless Mouse, 2. USB Keyboard) |
| Confirm | Green button — accept the order and move to preparation |
| Cancel | Red button — reject/cancel the order |
In Preparation
Orders that have been confirmed and are currently being prepared:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Table Number | Table identifier (e.g., Table T1) |
| Time Badge | Time since order was placed (e.g., "15 min ago") — New badge |
| Item List | Numbered list of items being prepared |
| Mark Ready | Green button — mark the order as ready for serving |
Ready for Serving
Orders that are prepared and waiting to be served to the table.
When no orders are ready, a checkmark icon is displayed with the message "No orders ready for serving".
Order Flow
Take Order (Table Selection)
↓
Pending Orders (Kitchen Dashboard)
↓ Confirm
In Preparation
↓ Mark Ready
Ready for Serving
↓ Served
Order Complete
Order Card Actions
| Button | Section | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Confirm (green) | Pending Orders | Accept the order and start preparation |
| Cancel (red) | Pending Orders | Reject or cancel the order |
| Mark Ready (green) | In Preparation | Mark order as ready for serving |
How to Use
- Navigate to Kitchen Dashboard from the sidebar
- View incoming orders in the Pending Orders section
- Click Confirm to accept an order and move it to In Preparation
- Click Cancel to reject an order if needed
- Once all items are prepared, click Mark Ready to move the order to Ready for Serving
- Waitstaff serves the order to the table
Keep the Kitchen Dashboard open on a dedicated screen in the kitchen for real-time order tracking. The status indicators at the top right show the count of orders in each stage.
Related Topics
- Table Selection — view and manage restaurant tables
- Create New Order — create orders that appear on this dashboard