BistroBrain | Official User Documentation

Version 1.0.0

Culinary Operations Hub

Welcome to the BistroBrain Unified Hub. Designed for the modern restaurant operator, our system combines financial transparency, operational efficiency, and digital marketing intelligence into one streamlined interface.

🔒 Privacy First: BistroBrain operates as a local-first application. Your financial data, personnel records, and operational history reside securely in your browser's private local storage, ensuring complete data sovereignty.

🛒 Point of Sale (POS)

The POS module is optimized for high-speed checkout, ensuring your Front of House (FOH) operations remain fluid during peak hours.

Smart Catalog: Menu items are automatically categorized for quick access.
Order Management: Easily add items to the cart, apply manual discounts, and process payments across multiple gateways (Cash, Bank, Mobile Money).
Print Automation: Finalize transactions with a single click to trigger invoice generation and kitchen printing.

📊 Finance & Ledger

Maintain accurate control over your restaurant's cash flow and overheads.

Daily Outgoings

Track petty expenses like utilities, cleaning supplies, and rent to keep your operational expenses balanced.

Liquidity Management

Monitor your bank pool vs. cash drawer. Easily perform vault transfers to maintain a safe Petty Cash float.

🌊 BizWave Marketing

Bridge the gap between your digital presence and restaurant performance.

Connect your Google Business profile to audit your local SEO health, track rating volume, and utilize our AI-driven "Growth Bottleneck Advisor" to identify which digital channels require your immediate attention.

📋 Recipe Costing Matrix

Maximize your margins with precision pricing models.

Input raw material weights and unit costs. The system handles the complex math of overheads, VAT, and profit margins, outputting a precise Production Base Cost and a suggested Dine-In Maximum Retail Price (MRP).

👥 Personnel (HR)

Administrative control over your team.

Roster Management: Archive employee NIDs, emergency contacts, and professional profiles.
Attendance Engine: Effortlessly log daily attendance and calculate payroll deductions automatically.
Legal Agreements: Generate professional appointment letters, job contracts, and official notices with our exportable PDF generator.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My POS print job isn't triggering. What should I do? A: Ensure your browser is not blocking pop-ups. If you see a notification icon in your address bar, set it to "Always allow for this site" to enable seamless printing.

Q: Why is my Net Profit not matching my physical cash drawer? A: Remember that your Net Profit calculation includes all digital transactions (bank, mobile money) that may not be present in your physical cash drawer. Always consult your "Vault Transfers" log for a reconciliation of cash vs. digital assets.