Creating an item is the first step in putting together a menu. An item can have various price points and can be included in specific groups that modify other items or be part of combo meals
Learn more about modifier groups and combo groups
Once an item is created, it cannot be deleted. Please search the item current item list to prevent creating duplicate items
Follow the steps below to create a menu item:
- In Tabit Office, go to Menu > Items > + Add Item
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In the add item box, fill in the required fields:
- Category: Place the item in the most appropriate category for reporting. These categories are default and cannot be changed
- Item name: Type in the item's name. This name will appear on the bill
- Menu and section: These are the customized categories for your restaurant
- Default course: controls where the item will be placed on the coursing screen and how it will appear in the kitchen
- Price: should be the same as what is listed on the menu. This field is not mandatory. If not filled, the default price will be zero
For items with varying prices during special occasions or times (like lunch or dinner), please see How to Add an Offer to an Item
- Taxes > Tax Rule: select the appropriate Tax Rule from the dropdown. For adding tax rules contact Tabit support
- Once you completed all the required fields, choose one of the options: Save, Save and edit the item you’ve created, or Save and Add another item.
Now that you know how to create an item learn how to add it to the PAD view