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Restaurant Digital Management System

Restaurant Tech

Description

A comprehensive, enterprise-grade restaurant management system designed for modern dining establishments. It operates as a complete digital ecosystem with a scalable Node.js backend, interactive customer-facing React app, and powerful staff management interface. The system features two distinct menu experiences: Public Digital Menus (read-only, QR code accessible for walk-in customers) and Interactive Menus (full ordering capabilities for authenticated users). Real-time order processing, subscription-based feature tiers, push notifications, and advanced analytics complete the solution. Customers can browse digital menus via QR codes, place orders instantly, and call waiters digitally, while staff manage operations through dedicated dashboards with role-based access control.

Problem Solved

Creating a scalable, user-friendly digital transformation solution for traditional restaurants, enabling them to compete in the modern food service industry with minimal technical overhead.

Technical Highlights

The system implements a sophisticated multi-tenant architecture where each restaurant operates in isolation while sharing the same infrastructure. Two distinct menu experiences are provided: Public Digital Menus (SEO-optimized, read-only access via QR codes for walk-in customers) and Interactive Menus (full ordering capabilities for authenticated users). Real-time communication is achieved through Socket.io for instant order updates and push notifications via Firebase. The subscription system uses middleware-based feature gating, allowing granular control over functionality access. The database design supports complex relationships between users, restaurants, products, and orders, with soft deletes and audit trails for data integrity. Internationalization is handled through i18next with context-aware translations for restaurant-specific content.

Workflow Details

  • Walk-in customers scan QR codes
  • Access public digital menu (read-only, SEO-optimized)
  • Browse products by categories with search/filtering
  • View detailed product information (ingredients, allergens, nutrition)
  • Restaurant information display (hours, contact, location)
  • Authenticated users access interactive menu
  • Add items to cart with customizations
  • Place orders instantly
  • Staff receive push notifications
  • Kitchen/bar process orders with status updates
  • Analytics track performance and sales
  • Subscription system gates premium features

Tech Stack

Node.jsReactTypeScriptMySQLSocket.ioMobXExpressDockerRedisFirebaseTailwind CSSVite
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