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Restaurant POS Register Training
By Terry Psaltakis, Founder, ShiftTrained
POS systems are where service-floor errors happen. Wrong button, wrong modifier, wrong table assignment = wrong order to kitchen. Most POS training is handed off to whoever's on shift. ShiftTrained generates training on YOUR POS workflow + menu structure.
What POS register training looks like with ShiftTrained
- Menu navigation in POS
- Modifier handling
- Table management
- Comp + void protocols
- Tip handling
Key training details for POS register trainings
- POS errors cause kitchen frustration + guest experience problems
Training challenges this addresses
- POS workflow varies per system (Toast, Square, etc.)
- Modifier handling at speed
- New hire ramp time
The commercial impact
Trained POS users reduce kitchen errors + speed of service.
Get started
Upload your menu PDF (or a phone photo of the printed copy). In about ten minutes, our three-stage AI pipeline generates 100-400 quiz questions specific to YOUR POS register training. Your staff takes them on their phones. The leaderboard shows you exactly who knows the menu and who's been faking it. Try ShiftTrained free , no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the AI handle our specific POS?
Currently focused on menu fluency. POS-specific training requires manual upload of your POS workflow.
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About the Author
Terry Psaltakis is a 30-year restaurant operator who has opened more than 20 concepts across multiple markets, in every role from dishwasher to Owner. He founded ShiftTrained in Chicago to solve a problem he lived for three decades: pre-shift meetings don't actually train staff. Terry writes about the operational side of restaurant training, AI in hospitality, and what works on the floor.
“Since we started using ShiftTrained, wine sales for both bottle and by-the-glass are up 34%. The staff is not scared to talk about the wine anymore.”
George G. · Black Barrel · Chicago
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