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Kitchen Management Software

Take control of daily kitchen operations, reduce food waste, and make smarter decisions with UpMenu kitchen management software.

Connect your kitchen to POS and KDS to streamline operations, reduce costs, and run a more profitable kitchen—from one restaurant to multiple locations.

KITCHEN MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Gain full control over your kitchen, every day

UpMenu kitchen management software connects your POS and KDS into one clear workflow, giving you better control over daily kitchen operations and performance.

  • Clear overview of kitchen operations in one place
  • Less chaos during service and back-of-house tasks
  • Better control over costs and food usage
  • Smoother workflows for the entire kitchen team

Without kitchen management software

Cons
  • Manual tracking of food, costs, and tasks
  • Limited visibility into kitchen operations
  • Higher food waste and poor waste control
  • Decisions based on assumptions
  • Disconnected POS and kitchen workflows
  • Harder cost control and unclear profitability
  • More manual work for kitchen staff
  • Difficult to scale to multiple locations

With kitchen management software

Pros
  • Centralized kitchen management in one system
  • Clear overview of kitchen operations in real-time
  • Easier to reduce food waste and minimize waste
  • Smarter decisions powered by real-time data
  • POS and KDS are connected in one workflow
  • Better control over costs and profit margins
  • Less manual work and smoother daily tasks
  • Easier to manage one restaurant or multiple locations

ORDER ACCURACY

Fewer mistakes, better kitchen control

Keep kitchen data accurate and up to date by syncing orders between POS and KDS, helping your kitchen staff stay focused and consistent during service.

  • Orders and menu items are clearly visible in one workflow
  • Real-time updates between POS and kitchen screens
  • Fewer preparation mistakes and miscommunication
  • More consistent dishes and smoother service

ORDER MANAGEMENT

All orders and kitchen workflows in one place

When orders come from multiple channels, managing them across the kitchen becomes more difficult and time-consuming. 

UpMenu brings order management and kitchen workflows together, giving you full control over how orders move through your kitchen.

  • Clear order statuses and smoother kitchen workflows
  • Less manual handling and fewer bottlenecks
  • Better coordination between front and back-of-house

MULTIPLE KITCHEN STATIONS

Clear workflows across every station

Split kitchen tasks across multiple screens and stations to keep workflows clear and organized.

  • Assign screens to specific kitchen prep stations
  • Better organization with no unnecessary information
  • Balanced workload across the kitchen team
  • Faster preparation and smoother handoffs

ALL-IN-ONE

Extend your kitchen management system

Connect your kitchen to POS, KDS, online ordering, and delivery tools
to run smoother operations and grow sales from a single software.

Online Ordering

Start selling online on your website and app with smart menus and upsells.

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Mobile App

Launch your own branded iOS/Android app.

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POS System

Take all orders in one place: dine-in, pickup, delivery, online.

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Order Management

Track every order in one place with clear statuses and throttling.

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KDS

Show orders on kitchen screens to speed prep and reduce errors.

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Driver App

Assign deliveries, navigate, and track drivers in real time.

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Dispatch delivery

Easily dispatch delivery to your customers without needing your own fleet.

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Restaurant Website

A website builder designed for restaurant owners.

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Marketing Tools

Run promos, coupons, email/SMS, and loyalty to grow repeat orders.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Kitchen management software helps restaurants manage kitchen operations, inventory, recipe management, and orders in a single system. It connects POS, KDS, and other systems to give kitchens better control over food, costs, and daily tasks.

It consolidates operational data from current systems into a single place, reducing manual work and helping kitchen staff complete tasks faster. Real-time insights support smoother workflows, better coordination, and more informed decisions.

UpMenu integrates with inventory management and recipe management systems. This allows you to track inventory, recipe costing, ingredient costs, and food usage without replacing existing tools.

Access to inventory, sales data, and kitchen activity makes it easier to identify waste patterns and improve waste management. Restaurants can reduce food waste, minimize waste, and protect profit margins.

Yes. Kitchen management software works well for ghost kitchens, delivery-only restaurants, and pop-up kitchens by keeping order flow, inventory data, and kitchen tasks organized in one system.

Yes. Kitchen workflows can be managed across stations and screens, helping the kitchen team stay focused while maintaining control over tasks and dishes during service.

Clear visibility into food cost, goods sold, purchasing, and waste supports better cost control. This helps restaurants improve profitability and make smarter decisions that support long-term business growth.

Yes. The system is designed to be intuitive, giving kitchen staff easy access to real-time data and tasks without complicated training.

Setup is quick. POS, KDS, and other systems can be connected in the admin panel, allowing kitchens to start managing operations almost immediately.

Yes. You can start a free trial and test how the kitchen management system works with your existing systems before making a decision.

One KDS station costs $29 per month. You can increase, reduce, or cancel the number of stations at any time.

No. Billing is monthly, and you can cancel KDS at any time.

No. KDS requires an internet connection to operate.

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