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Allergen App - Business User Manual

Who this guide is for

Use this guide for restaurant, cafe, takeaway, or delivery teams using Allergen App in business mode.

Step 1: configure business profile

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Set:
    • Mode: Business
    • Role: Waiting Staff, Chef, or Owner
    • Service Type: Table, Carryout, or Delivery

Role behavior

  • Waiting Staff: can use cards/profiles and ordering flow, but menu editor is hidden.
  • Chef: can edit local menus.
  • Owner: can edit local menus and manage owner-only settings features.

Step 2: capture customer allergen information

  1. Go to Home.
  2. Create a card per customer profile.
  3. Use clear names (example: "Table 4 - Sam", "Pickup - Ben").

Tip: if a customer provides a QR code, use Open QR Scan and create a card from decoded results.

Step 3: prepare menu sources

  1. Go to Menu -> Manage Menu Sources.
  2. Add source URLs for remote menus.
  3. In business mode, also manage local browser menus (create/rename/delete/export).

Step 4: filter and build orders

  1. Open Menu.
  2. Select the relevant card/profile.
  3. Select source menu URL or local menu.
  4. Add non-conflicting dishes to the order.
  5. Repeat for multiple cards if ordering for multiple people.

The app groups order output by card/profile and includes each profile's allergen context.

Step 5: service destination details

Provide service-specific fields in the order panel:

  • Table service: table number.
  • Carryout: contact name/phone.
  • Delivery: contact name/phone/address.

Add an optional order note when needed.

Step 6: share or submit order output

Use one of:

  • Share (native),
  • Email,
  • Print,
  • Copy Text,
  • API submit (/api/order demo route).

Menu editor (Chef/Owner only)

When using a local menu:

  1. Open Menu Editor.
  2. Add/edit sections and dishes.
  3. Save to browser.
  4. Export menu JSON when needed.

Note: source URL menus are read-only in Menu view.

Operational recommendations

  • Keep menu names clear (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
  • Confirm active profile before adding items.
  • Review grouped order output before sharing/submitting.
  • Use role separation to reduce accidental menu changes.

Important note

Business mode in this demo uses local browser storage. For production operations, use secure server-side storage, authentication, and audit controls.