Lightspeed Kitchen
The KDS built to speed up your kitchen.
Overview
Lightspeed Kitchen is the KDS solution for the Lightspeed Restaurant POS platform. It helps restaurants go paperless, reduce errors, and speed up service. Orders are sent directly from the POS to the correct kitchen station, with clear visibility on order times, modifications, and status. It's designed to handle the pressure of a busy kitchen with features like color-coded statuses and summary views.
✨ Key Features
- Automatic order routing to specific stations
- Real-time order updates
- Color-coded order statuses (e.g., new, in progress, done)
- Production and performance reports
- Two-way communication with FOH
- Customizable display and layout
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Advanced analytics on kitchen performance.
- Flexible hardware options (runs on iPads).
- Strong multi-location management features.
Unique Value: Provides deep insights into kitchen performance, helping restaurants optimize workflows and reduce costs through data-driven decisions.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Improving speed and efficiency in high-volume kitchens.
- Reducing communication errors between servers and kitchen staff.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Businesses not using a compatible Lightspeed POS system.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more granular reporting and analytics on cook times and station performance compared to some more basic integrated KDS solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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