A modern restaurant needs more than just a kitchen and tables – it also requires sales equipment that helps manage orders, payments, and track revenue efficiently. Below is a list of essential devices and software for restaurants, from basic tools to advanced smart systems.
1. Basic equipment set
The basic equipment set includes the essential tools every restaurant should have to ensure smooth, fast, and professional sales and payment processes:
- POS / Cash Register: You can use a traditional desktop system or follow the current trend with an all-in-one touchscreen device, which is more compact and professional.
- Printers: Ideally, have at least two printers – one in the kitchen and one for customer receipts.
- Secondary Screen or Price Display Column: A second screen displaying dish images can help customers visualize their orders more easily.
- Cash Drawer
2. Restaurant/Bistro-specific software
Sales management software helps run a restaurant efficiently, minimizes mistakes, and optimizes workflows from the start. With quality software, you can easily manage orders, staff, and revenue. Gokasa even provides a demo so you can try it out before implementing it in your restaurant.
Gokasa software is designed for different business models: for restaurants (where customers order first and pay after eating) or bistros (where customers order and pay immediately). It allows you to create individual accounts for each staff member with different permission levels to prevent fraud. All key data, such as revenue, orders, and sales information, can be tracked directly on your mobile device, giving you full control anytime, anywhere.
3. Gokasa Gastro – Mobile waiter
Gokasa Gastro is a mobile waiter (terminal) that directly connects service staff to the restaurant’s main system, optimizing the entire workflow from order to payment.
The process is straightforward: staff log in on their device, enter the customer’s order at the table, and the kitchen ticket prints instantly. When it’s time to pay, the software ensures that only one device can process payment per table, preventing errors or duplicate receipts. If connected to a printer, the receipt prints immediately after payment, ensuring smooth, fast, and professional service.
Learn more: Efficient restaurant management with Gokasa Gastro
4. Gotake – Self-service ordering system
Gotake is a self-service ordering solution modeled after fast-food kiosks like McDonald’s or KFC. Customers place orders directly on a kiosk and receive a number to collect their food when it’s ready.
Gotake reduces staff workload, prevents order mistakes, and shortens service time. Self-ordering also creates a modern and convenient experience for customers, especially in busy restaurants or during peak hours.
Learn more: 61% of customers prefer self-ordering in businesses
5. Gokasa Kitchen – Kitchen display system
Gokasa Kitchen is a screen that displays orders directly in the kitchen, allowing staff to receive them as soon as a customer completes their order. Detailed information, including dish names, quantities, and special notes, is transmitted instantly, helping the kitchen prepare orders in the correct sequence and streamline workflow.
With Gokasa Kitchen, you can eliminate messy paper tickets and handwriting errors, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, quickly, and efficiently.
6. Gokasa Quantum – Customer display screen
Gokasa Quantum is a customer-facing screen that shows the order number and status of each dish, from “Preparing” to “Done,” while the kitchen is still cooking. The order number flashes prominently, making it easy for customers to track and collect their food at the right time.
When connected to Gokasa Kitchen, the two systems operate in sync: as soon as the kitchen marks a dish as ready, Gokasa Quantum automatically updates the status from “Preparing” to “Done,” enhancing the customer experience.
Learn more: Kitchen & Customer Screens: Faster service, no mistakes
Conclusion
Using integrated systems like Gokasa Gastro, Gokasa Kitchen, Gokasa Quantum, and Gotake allows a restaurant to operate at maximum efficiency – from order taking and food preparation to payment and customer service. Connecting and managing all processes intelligently reduces errors, saves time, and delivers a professional, modern experience for customers.
Of course, not every restaurant needs all these systems. Depending on your size, business model, and needs, you can choose the right solution – from a basic setup with a POS, printer, and management software to advanced systems that automate order processing and display information to customers. Investing appropriately will help your restaurant run smoothly, boost efficiency, and provide the best possible experience for your guests.