Lightspeed launches its Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Lightspeed launches its Kitchen Display System (KDS): the key to flawless kitchen management

• With its next-generation Kitchen Display System, Lightspeed unveils an innovative technology for restaurateurs to efficiently manage kitchen orders, both on-site and online.

• The solution offers advanced features for restaurateurs: real-time updates, offline mode, seamless integration with the Lightspeed POS software and cross-platform compatibility.

• For restaurants, the benefits are numerous and tangible: fewer errors, optimized workflows, better coordination between front of house and kitchen, and increased customer satisfaction.

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) (?Lightspeed?), the all-in-one POS software that enables restaurateurs to optimize their business, has just launched its next-generation kitchen display system (KDS) - a solution designed to meet the fast-paced demands of kitchens with a high order volume.

Restaurateurs are increasingly turning to technology tools to find ways to cut costs, improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction. Lightspeed's KDS solution combines the strengths of customer service with those of technology, helping restaurants stay in control of orders, optimize workflows and reduce paper and food waste.

?Tech tools are essential to ensure optimal productivity and quality customer service,? says Laura Stagno, Sales Director France at Lightspeed. ?Our next-generation KDS was designed to meet the needs of restaurateurs handling a high volume of orders. It allows them to focus on what matters most: offering their customers impeccable food and service.?

Lightspeed's Kitchen Display System (KDS) creates a seamless connection between the dining room and the kitchen: each order is automatically sent to the appropriate production station. Its advanced features allow kitchens to prioritize and manage dishes efficiently, ensuring dishes are prepared in optimal time, particularly during the busiest hours.

The main features of Lightspeed's Kitchen Display System (KDS) are as follows:
• Continuous operation (offline mode): the KDS keeps working if the Internet connection is interrupted.

• Real-time updates: any change to orders is instantly reflected on the KDS, which helps avoid errors and allows your kitchen team to adjust their dish preparation in real time.

• Seamless integration: the KDS integrates directly with the Lightspeed POS software, providing a unified system that optimizes communication and data accuracy between the kitchen and the dining room.

• Cross-platform support: the KDS is compatible with a wide range of devices, including iPads, tablets and other touchscreen devices. This flexibility allows restaurants to choose the hardware that best suits their needs and budget.

?The greatest value of the KDS is that it eliminates all distractions: the chef is free to focus on how operations unfold in the kitchen, the team on preparing the dishes and the staff on serving the dining room. It's a fantastic tool,? says Juan Pablo Mendez, manager of the restaurant Mimi's in Switzerland. ?When I introduced the KDS in the restaurant, there was a short transition, but after two days, our staff wanted to work with several screens. Today, even the waiters want one to follow the progress of orders and the status of dish preparation. The KDS gives me an overview and very clear instructions on what is going on.?

Now available to all Lightspeed Restaurant users in France, the KDS reduces errors, fosters better coordination between kitchen and service staff, and increases overall efficiency - delivering a seamless end-to-end experience, from order to dish delivery.