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Essential tools for operations.
199PLN/month
- Menu management
- KDS
- QR menu
- Table management
TableMindKitchen KDS
Explore ScreenManage Operations · Core Product
Keep your kitchen moving without the chaos.
TableMind Kitchen Display System sends every order directly to your kitchen screen, helping your team track what is new, what is cooking, what is ready, and what needs attention next.
Live kitchen orders
Fewer lost tickets
Clear order status
FOH & BOH sync
Faster service
Kitchen Display
Trattoria Verde · Hot line
Live
19:42
New0:42
#1044Table 7
2×Margherita
1×Garlic bread
Cooking4:18
#1043Delivery
1×Carbonara
2×Tiramisu
Ready7:02
#1041Pickup
1×Diavola
1×Affogato
In queue 3
Avg prep 8:12
On time 98%
New order on line
#1044 · Table 7
Order ready to serve
#1041 · Pickup
The summary
Your kitchen shouldn't run on shouted updates.
Replace scattered tickets and verbal updates with one live kitchen screen. Every order is visible, organized, and ready for action.
What is KDS?
What is a Kitchen Display System?
A Kitchen Display System, or KDS, is a digital screen used by restaurant kitchens to receive, organize, and complete orders.
Instead of relying only on paper tickets or verbal updates, orders appear on a live screen. Kitchen staff can track preparation status, see item notes, identify the table or channel, and mark orders as ready.
With TableMind KDS, your kitchen can receive orders from digital menus, table ordering, waiter orders, direct online orders, takeaway, delivery, and connected workflows.
The Problem
Kitchen confusion costs time, accuracy, and guest satisfaction.
1
Paper tickets get messy
Printed tickets can pile up, fall, get misplaced, or become hard to prioritize during peak hours.
2
Staff ask too many status questions
Waiters, runners, and counter staff often need to ask the kitchen whether an order is ready. This interrupts preparation.
3
Different order channels create pressure
Dine-in, takeaway, pickup, delivery, and online orders all compete for kitchen attention.
4
Special notes get missed
Allergens, modifiers, item notes, and preparation requests need to be visible at the right moment.
5
Managers need visibility
Without a live view, it is difficult to know where delays happen and which orders need urgent attention.
Command Center
A live command center for your kitchen.
A restaurant kitchen moves fast. Orders arrive from tables, QR codes, waiters, pickup, delivery, and sometimes marketplaces. Without a clear system, the kitchen becomes noisy, reactive, and difficult to manage.
TableMind KDS brings structure to the rush. Orders are displayed clearly, grouped by status, and updated in real time. Kitchen staff can focus on preparation instead of chasing tickets or guessing priorities.
This is not just a display. It is the operational layer that keeps service moving.
Prioritize the Rush
Know what needs attention next.
Timers, status labels, and order-type tags help the kitchen prioritize work during busy service.
New
0:42
just landed
Cooking
4:18
on the line
Delayed
12:30
needs action
Ready
7:02
to hand off
Full Context
The right details, on the card.
Show item notes, modifiers, allergens, table numbers, and order source so the kitchen always has the context it needs.
No nuts · extra sauce · Table 7
Every Channel
Dine-in, pickup, and delivery.
Keep all order types visible in one workflow so the kitchen manages restaurant service and off-premise orders together.
Dine-inPickupDeliveryQR tableWaiter
Fewer Interruptions
Less back-and-forth, more performance.
When staff can see order status, they don't need to keep asking the kitchen what's ready. And KDS activity reveals preparation times, peak periods, and bottlenecks.
8:12
avg. prep time
98%
orders on time
-40%
status questions
7-9pm
peak rush window
The flow
From order placed to served in seven steps.
1
Order is placed
Guest orders via QR menu, direct web page, or waiter app.
2
Appears on screen
Order loads instantly in KDS columns based on priority.
3
Prep starts
Cook clicks 'Start', updating active prep status live.
4
Track progress
Timers count cooking duration and highlight delays.
5
Marked ready
Kitchen bumps order, sending alerts to floor staff.
6
Served or packed
Runner serves or packs delivery. Order gets cleared.
7
Track stats
Managers track metrics to resolve bottlenecks.
1
Order is placed
Guest orders via QR menu, direct web page, or waiter app.
2
Appears on screen
Order loads instantly in KDS columns based on priority.
3
Prep starts
Cook clicks 'Start', updating active prep status live.
4
Track progress
Timers count cooking duration and highlight delays.
5
Marked ready
Kitchen bumps order, sending alerts to floor staff.
6
Served or packed
Runner serves or packs delivery. Order gets cleared.
7
Track stats
Managers track metrics to resolve bottlenecks.
Features
A complete kitchen workflow — 20 ways in.
Keep the line organized and food moving. Give cooks a clear digital view of every item, ticket status, and modifier.
Live order screen
Orders appear as soon as they're placed or accepted — no waiting on tickets.
Order status columns
Group orders into New, Cooking, Ready, and Completed.
Real-time updates
Changes and ready marks reflect on the screen immediately.
Item notes & modifiers
Allergens, requests, and changes appear on the order card.
Preparation timer
See how long each order has been waiting or cooking.
Priority handling
Surface urgent orders by waiting time, service type, or manual flag.
Bump screen workflow
Move orders forward with a tap — fast during the rush.
Color-coded status
Visual cues for new, delayed, cooking, and ready orders.
Order detail view
Open an order for full notes, quantities, table, type, and timing.
Completed order history
Review completed orders for reference when questions arise.
Connect FOH and BOH with zero friction. Keep waiters informed and make handoffs clear.
Table number visibility
Dine-in orders show table, zone, or service area.
Order type labels
Dine-in, pickup, takeaway, delivery, or marketplace — prioritized clearly.
Ready order handoff
Mark ready so staff know when to serve, pack, or hand off.
Connected waiter app
Waiters see kitchen status updates from the floor.
Connected QR ordering
Guest table orders appear directly in KDS.
Sync different preparation stations, track prep performance, and find kitchen bottlenecks.
Multi-channel order flow
Table, waiter, direct, takeaway, and delivery in one place.
Station routing
Route items to grill, drinks, desserts, or packaging where supported.
Item-level progress
Track items inside an order separately for complex tickets.
Manager overview
See current load, delayed orders, and kitchen pressure live.
Connected analytics
Insights into volume, prep time, rush periods, and bottlenecks.
Use Cases
Real usage examples.
Busy Dine-In Restaurant
The room is full and waiters keep asking what's ready. KDS shows status clearly, so the team sees what's new, cooking, and ready — less interruption, faster serving.
Cafe With Counter Pickup
Guests order at the counter or via QR and staff lose track of what's ready. KDS organizes orders by status — a clearer pickup flow and fewer forgotten orders.
Delivery-Focused Kitchen
Delivery, pickup, and dine-in compete for attention. KDS labels order types in one view, so the team prioritizes better and misses fewer delivery orders.
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor tables order from QR codes and staff can't track who ordered what. Table numbers appear on the screen, making outdoor service easier to coordinate.
Hotel Restaurant
Restaurant, room service, and event orders are hard to manage together. KDS creates one operational view with source labels, so mixed service stays clear.
Multi-Location Brand
Each branch handles orders differently. KDS standardizes the kitchen workflow and status language — easier training and more consistent operations.
The ecosystem
Works better with the rest of TableMind.
Orders at the Table
Guests send table orders directly to your kitchen.
Delivery & Takeaway
Prepare and hand off off-premise orders with clear status.
Waiter App
Staff view and manage order flow from the floor.
Insights & Analytics
Track volume, preparation timing, and bottlenecks.
Orders at the Table
Guests send table orders directly to your kitchen.
Delivery & Takeaway
Prepare and hand off off-premise orders with clear status.
Waiter App
Staff view and manage order flow from the floor.
Insights & Analytics
Track volume, preparation timing, and bottlenecks.
Plans
Add KDS when you're ready for clearer kitchen operations.
KDS is for restaurants using TableMind ordering that want a live screen for kitchen preparation.
TableMind pricing
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FAQ
Questions, answered.
A Kitchen Display System is a digital screen that shows incoming restaurant orders in real time so the kitchen can prepare, track, and complete them more clearly.
It can. Some restaurants use KDS instead of paper tickets, while others use both depending on their workflow.
Yes. Orders placed through QR table ordering can appear directly on the kitchen display.
Yes. TableMind KDS can show dine-in, pickup, takeaway, delivery, and connected order types.
Yes. Kitchen staff can move orders through statuses such as New, Cooking, Ready, and Completed.
Yes. Item notes, allergens, modifiers, and preparation instructions can appear directly on the kitchen order.
Yes. KDS can run on a tablet, kitchen monitor, or suitable screen depending on your restaurant setup.
Station routing can be supported where the workflow requires it — such as drinks, grill, desserts, or packaging.
Yes. Ready order status can be visible to staff through connected workflows.
Yes. Even small kitchens benefit from clearer order visibility, fewer missed tickets, and better preparation flow.
Yes. KDS helps organize delivery, takeaway, pickup, and dine-in orders in one kitchen view.
KDS activity can support insights into order volume, preparation time, bottlenecks, and peak periods when analytics are enabled.
Ready to bring order to your kitchen?
Send every order to one clear kitchen screen and keep service moving from new to ready.