Kitchen Display Pro
Professional Kitchen Display System for Restaurants & Food Service
Transform Your Kitchen Operations
Kitchen Display Pro is a comprehensive digital solution for modern restaurants, cafes, food courts, and catering businesses. Streamline your kitchen workflow, reduce order errors, and boost efficiency with real-time order management.
Clean, intuitive interface designed for busy kitchen environments
Key Features
Real-Time Order Management
Instant synchronization with your POS system. Orders appear immediately on kitchen displays with all necessary details including customer information, table numbers, and special instructions.
Advanced Timing and Analytics
Track preparation times with elapsed time indicators, monitor kitchen performance, and identify bottlenecks with built-in analytics and reporting tools.
Multi-Station Support
Configure different displays for preparation, cooking, and pickup stations. Each display shows only relevant orders with customizable filtering and views.
Smart Notifications
Visual and audio alerts for new orders, timing warnings, and status changes. Configurable notification sounds ensure your team never misses an order.
Priority Management
Automatic priority assignment based on order type, elapsed time, and special requirements. Urgent orders are highlighted with color coding for immediate attention.
Multi-Language Support
Full internationalization support with easy translation management for multi-language kitchen operations and global restaurant chains.
Kanban board view for easy order tracking
Perfect for All Food Service Operations
From fine dining restaurants to fast-food chains, from cafes to catering operations - our system adapts to your unique workflow and requirements.
Benefits
- Reduce order preparation time
- Eliminate order errors and miscommunication
- Improve kitchen staff coordination
- Enhance customer satisfaction with faster service
- Gain insights with comprehensive reporting
- Reduce paper waste with digital orders
- Scale easily across multiple locations
- Seamless POS system integration
- Customizable display configurations
- Real-time performance monitoring
Detailed order view with all item information
Technical Specifications
- Compatibility
- Odoo 17.0+ (Community and Enterprise)
- Dependencies
- Point of Sale, Restaurant (pos_restaurant)
- Display Support
- Desktop, Tablet, Mobile - Fully responsive
- Real-time Updates
- WebSocket integration (bus.bus) for instant synchronization
- Security
- Role-based access control with audit trails
- Performance
- Handles 100+ concurrent orders
- Customization
- Extensive configuration options for displays, colors, and behavior
Display Types
All Orders Dashboard
Complete view of all orders across all states. Ideal for kitchen managers and expeditors.
Preparation Station
Shows only orders in preparation stage. Perfect for prep cooks and salad stations.
Cooking Station
Displays orders being cooked. Optimized for grill, fryer, and main cooking stations.
Ready/Pickup Station
Shows completed orders ready for pickup or delivery. For expediting and service staff.
Installation and Setup
- Install the module from Odoo Apps
- Configure kitchen display screens (create displays for each station)
- Set up product categories and preparation times
- Assign security roles to kitchen staff
- Customize display appearance and auto-refresh settings
- Test with sample orders from POS
- Go live and start improving your kitchen efficiency
Comprehensive Documentation Included
Complete user guides, video tutorials, and technical documentation provided to ensure successful implementation.
Kitchen Display System Pro
Professional Kitchen Display System for Modern Restaurant Operations
Table of Contents
Overview
Kitchen Display System Pro is a comprehensive digital solution designed to streamline kitchen operations in restaurants, cafes, food courts, and catering businesses. The system provides real-time order management, multi-station support, and advanced analytics to boost kitchen efficiency and reduce order errors.
Key Features
Real-time Order Synchronization
- Instant synchronization with POS systems
- WebSocket integration for real-time updates
- No page refresh required
Multi-Station Support
- Configure different displays for different kitchen stations
- Preparation, cooking, and pickup stations
- Custom filtering by product categories
Advanced Analytics
- Track preparation times
- Monitor kitchen performance
- Peak hour analysis
- Staff efficiency metrics
Smart Notifications
- Visual alerts for new orders
- Audio notifications (customizable sounds)
- Color-coded priority system
- Timing warnings for overdue orders
Installation Guide
Prerequisites
- Odoo 17.0 or higher
- Point of Sale module installed
- Restaurant module (recommended)
Installation Steps
- Download and Install
- Download the Kitchen Display System Pro module
- Place in your Odoo addons directory
- Update apps list in Odoo
- Install from Apps menu
- Initial Configuration
- Go to Settings > Kitchen Display
- Create your first kitchen display
- Configure basic settings
- Security Setup
- Assign users to appropriate security groups
- Configure access permissions
Configuration Guide
Kitchen Display Configuration
Basic Settings
Display Information: - Name: Unique identifier for the display - Location: Physical location in kitchen - Display Type: All, Preparation, Cooking, Ready, or Custom
POS Integration: - Select POS configurations that send orders to this display - Configure automatic order creation
Category Filtering: - Select product categories to display - Filter orders by food type
Advanced Settings
Timing Configuration: - Auto refresh interval (5-60 seconds) - Maximum orders to display - Order timeout warnings - Critical timing alerts
Appearance Settings: - Background and text colors - Font size options - Layout type (Kanban, List, Grid) - Custom CSS for advanced styling
Sound Settings: - Enable/disable notifications - Select notification sounds - Volume control
Security Configuration
User Groups
Kitchen Staff - View orders on assigned displays - Update order status (Preparing, Ready, Served) - Basic order management
Kitchen Manager - Configure kitchen displays - Manage all orders - Access performance analytics - Create and modify orders
System Administrator - Full system access - Security configuration - Data management - Emergency functions
Display Viewer - Read-only access - Perfect for customer-facing displays - No modification permissions
Access Control
The system implements comprehensive access control: - Multi-company support - Record-level security rules - Field-level permissions - Audit trail for all actions
User Guide
For Kitchen Staff
Daily Operations
- Viewing Orders
- Orders appear automatically on assigned displays
- Color coding indicates priority and timing
- Special instructions clearly visible
- Updating Order Status
- Click/tap orders to change status
- Mark as "Preparing" when starting
- Mark as "Ready" when food is complete
- Mark as "Served" when picked up
- Managing Priorities
- Urgent orders highlighted in red
- Normal workflow: New → Preparing → Ready → Served
- Visual timing indicators
For Kitchen Managers
Display Management
- Creating Displays
- Define display purpose and location
- Configure filtering rules
- Set appearance and timing
- Performance Monitoring
- Review preparation time analytics
- Monitor staff efficiency
- Identify bottlenecks
- Order Management
- Override order priorities
- Add special instructions
- Handle exceptions and cancellations
Analytics and Reporting
Performance Metrics
Order Analytics: - Average preparation time - Order completion rates - Peak hour identification - Efficiency trends
Staff Performance: - Individual performance metrics - Station efficiency - Workflow optimization
Kitchen Insights: - Busiest periods - Popular items - Processing bottlenecks - Capacity planning
Dashboard Views
Real-time Dashboard: - Current orders in progress - Live performance metrics - Alert notifications
Historical Reports: - Daily/weekly/monthly summaries - Trend analysis - Comparative performance
Technical Documentation
Architecture
System Components: - Models: Data structure and business logic - Views: User interface components - Controllers: API endpoints and web routes - Security: Access control and permissions
Integration Points: - POS Order integration - Delivery platform APIs - Third-party system connectors
API Documentation
REST Endpoints
Kitchen Orders:
GET /api/kitchen/orders POST /api/kitchen/orders PUT /api/kitchen/orders/{id} DELETE /api/kitchen/orders/{id}
Kitchen Displays:
GET /api/kitchen/displays POST /api/kitchen/displays PUT /api/kitchen/displays/{id}
Order Status Updates:
POST /api/kitchen/orders/{id}/start_preparation POST /api/kitchen/orders/{id}/mark_ready POST /api/kitchen/orders/{id}/mark_served
WebSocket Events
Real-time Updates: - new_order: New order received - order_updated: Order status changed - display_refresh: Display configuration updated
Customization Guide
Extending the Module
Custom Fields: - Add custom fields to models - Extend views with new fields - Implement custom business logic
Custom Views: - Create specialized display layouts - Implement custom styling - Add interactive features
Integration Development: - Develop custom API endpoints - Implement third-party connectors - Create custom workflows
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Display Not Updating: 1. Check WebSocket connection 2. Verify auto-refresh settings 3. Check browser compatibility
Orders Not Appearing: 1. Verify POS configuration 2. Check category filters 3. Review security permissions
Performance Issues: 1. Optimize auto-refresh interval 2. Reduce max orders displayed 3. Check server resources
Support Resources
Technical Support: - Contact: Azad Karipody Hamza - Company: Digicyfr Polska - Email: info@digicyfr.com - Phone: +48 695 021 633 - Response time: 24 hours - Priority support available
Documentation: - Video tutorials included - Step-by-step guides - Best practices documentation
Community: - User forums - Knowledge base - Feature requests
Appendix
Changelog
Version 17.0.1.0.0 - Initial release - Core kitchen display functionality - POS integration - Multi-station support - Security implementation
Planned Features - Mobile app companion - Voice notifications - AI-powered analytics - Advanced reporting
License
This module is licensed under OPL-1 (Odoo Proprietary License v1.0). See LICENSE file for full license text.
Contact Information
Developer: Azad Karipody Hamza Company: Digicyfr Polska Website: https://www.digicyfr.com Email: info@digicyfr.com Phone: +48 695 021 633
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