MenuNerds

For waiters — handle table service faster

MenuNerds for waiter.

Step-by-step walk-through of MenuNerds from the perspective of the waiter role.
Updated May 6, 2026

🔑 System Login

Function: Log in to access table management and order-taking features.

Navigate to: open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/user/login

  • Username: waiter01 · Password: demo1234
  • Enter credentials → click Login → redirected to the service dashboard
  • Sidebar displays: Dashboard, Tables, Orders
Note: Waiter accounts only have access to table management and order-taking screens. Contact management for additional access.

Service Operations

Table Management & Order Taking

Waiters monitor the live table layout, create and update orders directly in the system.

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Table Grid

View table status

Create Order

Take order for table

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Kitchen Receives

Order sent to kitchen

Serve

Deliver to table

Waiter Dashboard

Function: Home screen after login — shows real-time overview of active tables and pending orders.

Navigation: Sidebar → Dashboard open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account

  • View count of occupied, available, and reserved tables
  • See pending orders and current order status
  • Quick access to Tables and Orders from the sidebar
Tip: Check the dashboard at the start of your shift for a quick overview of the current table situation.

Table Grid

Function: Displays the full table layout by floor/zone with color-coded real-time status indicators.

Navigation: Sidebar → Tables

  • 🟢 Available — Empty table, ready for guests
  • 🟡 Occupied — Table currently in use
  • 🔴 Reserved — Table pre-booked
  • Click New Order to create an order for the selected table
  • Click Scan QR to scan the table QR code
Tip: Click any table to view its details and quickly create a new order.

Order List

Function: Overview of all orders during the shift — filter by status to track service progress.

Navigation: Sidebar → Orders

  • View all orders in real time
  • Filter by status: New, In Kitchen, Ready, Completed
  • Click on an order to view details or update
Note: Orders with Ready status mean the kitchen has finished — bring the dishes to the table immediately.

Order Detail

Function: Full detail view of a single order — all items, quantities, special notes, and total amount.

Navigation: Orders → click any order

  • View the complete list of ordered items
  • Check special notes from the guest (allergies, no spice, etc.)
  • View total amount and payment status
Tip: Read guest notes carefully before confirming the order with the kitchen.

Create New Order

Function: New order creation screen — search and select dishes from the menu, add special request notes.

Navigation: Table Grid → New Order or Orders → Create New

  • Select a table and enter the number of guests
  • Search and add dishes from the menu
  • Enter special notes for individual items
  • Click Submit to send the order to the kitchen
Warning: Once you click Submit, the order is immediately sent to the kitchen — review carefully before confirming.

Personal Account

Manage Staff Information

Update your profile, change your password, and stay notified about shift updates.

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Profile

Personal information

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Password

Account security

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Notifications

System updates

My Orders

Function: View your personal order history — orders you created during your shifts.

Navigation: My Account → My Orders open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/orders

  • View all orders created under your account
  • Filter by date or order status
  • Reference past orders for guest inquiries
Note: This shows your personal order activity — use the Order List in Sidebar for real-time all-table tracking.

My Favorites

Function: Saved menu items — quickly add frequently ordered dishes to new orders.

Navigation: My Account → My Favorites open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/favorites

  • Save frequently ordered items for quick access
  • Click a saved item to add it directly to an order
  • Manage and remove saved items as needed
Tip: Save your most popular dishes here to speed up order creation during busy hours.

My Profile

Function: Manage your staff profile — update name, phone number, and profile picture.

Navigation: My Account → My Profile open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/profile

  • Update display name and phone number
  • Change profile picture
  • Click Save to apply changes
Note: Profile information is synced with the store's staff management system.

Change Password

Function: Update your account password to keep your account secure.

Navigation: My Account → Change Password open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/my-account/password

  • Enter current password → new password → confirm
  • Click Save to update
Warning: Change your password every 3 months to keep your account secure.

Notifications

Function: Receive real-time updates from management and the system.

Navigation: Bell icon 🔔 in the navigation bar open-restaurant.local.weebpal.com/notifications

  • Receive shift schedule and order notifications
  • Updates from store management
  • System alerts and announcements
Note: Check notifications regularly to stay updated on shift changes and special instructions.

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