🍽️ Menu Management
Your menu is what your AI assistant offers to customers. When someone asks "What's on your menu?" or "Do you have any vegetarian options?", your assistant references this data to give accurate answers.
Complete menu items with descriptions, allergens, and pricing help your AI take orders confidently and answer dietary questions accurately.
Navigate to Service Management > Menu to access the menu configuration interface.
🗂️ Interface Overview
The Menu Management interface has two main tabs:
| Tab | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 1️⃣ Menu Items | View and manage all menu items with prices and availability |
| 2️⃣ Categories | Organize menu items into groups like Appetizers, Main Course, Desserts |
🍕 Menu Items Tab
Action Buttons
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| 📥 Import Menu | Bulk import from CSV, Excel, or JSON |
| ➕ Add Menu Item | Manually add a new menu item |
Menu Items Table Columns
| # | Column | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | Menu item display name |
| 2 | Category | Appetizers, Main Course, Desserts, etc. |
| 3 | Price | Item price |
| 4 | Status | Active or inactive |
| 5 | Actions | View, edit, or delete |
🏷️ Categories Tab
Categories help organize your menu items logically. When customers ask about the menu, the assistant uses categories to narrow down recommendations.
Category Overview
| # | Metric | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 📊 Total Categories | All categories in your menu |
| 2 | ✅ Active Categories | Categories currently visible |
Category Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| 👁️ View Details | See category info and assigned items |
| ✏️ Edit Category | Modify category details |
| 🗑️ Delete Category | Remove empty categories |
Create Category Fields
| # | Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Category Name | ✅ Yes | Display name (e.g., "Appetizers", "Main Course") |
| 2 | Description | ❌ No | Optional description for the category |
| 3 | Display Order | ❌ No | Lower numbers appear first in menu |
➕ Add Menu Item Form
Click + Add Menu Item to open the creation form with four tabs.
1️⃣ Basic Tab
| # | Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menu Item Name | ✅ Yes | Display name (e.g., "Grilled Salmon") |
| 2 | Price | ✅ Yes | Item price in your currency |
| 3 | Description | ❌ No | Detailed description of the item |
| 4 | Category | ❌ No | Select from existing categories |
2️⃣ Ingredients Tab
| # | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥗 Ingredients | List all ingredients used |
| 2 | ⚠️ Allergens | List any allergens (Nuts, Dairy, Gluten, etc.) |
3️⃣ Nutrition Tab
| # | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔥 Calories | Calorie count per serving |
| 2 | 🥩 Protein | Grams per serving |
| 3 | 🌾 Carbs | Grams per serving |
| 4 | 💧 Fat | Grams per serving |
4️⃣ Settings Tab
| # | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ⏱️ Prep Time | Estimated preparation time in minutes |
| 2 | 📋 Display Order | Position in category listing |
| 3 | ✅ Currently Available | Toggle item availability on/off |
✅ Best Practices
| # | Practice | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create Categories First | Better organization before adding items |
| 2 | Clear Names | Use names customers will understand |
| 3 | Updated Prices | Keep prices current to avoid confusion |
| 4 | Allergen Info | Add allergens for customer safety |
| 5 | Display Order | Control how items appear in the menu |
Your AI assistant uses menu descriptions and allergen information to answer customer questions like "What's in the Caesar Salad?" or "Is this dish gluten-free?"