Professional Restaurant Management System for Windows

Complete all-in-one solution combining POS, Kitchen Display, Menu Management, and Customer Display. Built as a native Windows application with zero monthly fees and complete data ownership.

Restaurant POS system

Why Apex Hospitality Software?

Complete restaurant management in one powerful Windows application

All-in-One Platform

POS, Kitchen Display, Menu Manager, and Customer Display integrated seamlessly. No separate subscriptions, no fragmented systems—everything works together perfectly.

Windows Native

Standalone desktop application with professional installation. Auto-starts server, works offline, and requires no browser. Clean, familiar Windows experience.

Advanced Tab System

Create, manage, and settle customer tabs with ease. Partial payments, split billing (1-20 people), and thermal receipt printing. Perfect for bars and full-service restaurants.

Intelligent Course Management

Auto-hold system prevents premature service. Mains won't fire until entrees complete. Kitchen stations work independently while staying perfectly coordinated.

POS terminal interface

Touch-Optimized POS

Visual menu grid with real-time search, dynamic pricing for options, course-based organization, and instant cart calculations. Built for speed with zero lag.

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Kitchen display screen

Station-Based KDS

Pass, Grill, Pan, Fryer, Larder, and Bar stations. Smart routing, real-time sync, and automatic course holds keep your kitchen running perfectly.

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Point of Sale System

Touch-optimized order management built for speed and accuracy

Visual Menu Grid

Touch-optimized interface with categorized item display. Real-time search filters menu instantly as you type. Dynamic pricing shows ranges when items have options (e.g., $26-32).

Advanced Cart

Add, remove, increment/decrement quantities with live totals. Move items between courses, add special instructions, and customize with visual options builder. Real-time tax and discount calculations.

Multiple Payment Methods

Cash with visual calculator, card processing, digital payments, and comprehensive tab system. Split bills between 1-20 people with automatic per-person calculation.

Tab Management

Create and manage customer tabs with ease. Add items across multiple orders, view running totals, process partial payments, and print tab receipts in ESC/POS format.

Item Customization

Single-select dropdowns and multi-select checkboxes for options. Price-per-option support with automatic calculation. Perfect for sizes, add-ons, and modifications.

Receipt Printing

ESC/POS thermal printer support with customizable templates. Print order receipts, tab summaries, and kitchen dockets automatically.

Kitchen Display System

Station-based workflow designed for multi-station kitchens

Six Station Types

Pass (all items expo view), Grill (steaks, seafood), Pan (pasta, vegetables), Fryer (chips, battered foods), Larder (cold items, salads), Bar (all beverages).

Smart Order Routing

Items automatically route to correct stations based on menu configuration. Multi-station items appear where needed. Orders sorted by age, items grouped by table.

Four-State Workflow

Pending → Away → Preparing → Done. One-click state changes with large touch-friendly buttons. Color-coded visual indicators. Real-time sync every 800ms.

Auto-Hold System

Intelligent course management automatically holds tables between courses. Mains won't fire until entrees complete. Slide-up drawer shows held tables with quick resume.

Search & Filter

Find orders by table number or item name instantly. Special instructions displayed prominently. Auto-purge completed tables. Optimistic updates for zero lag.

Toast Notifications

Real-time alerts when tables auto-hold after course completion. Item count display shows first 7 items per held table with total count.

Customer Display System

Customer-facing display for transparency and engagement

Live Cart View

Real-time display of items being added with quantities and individual prices. Clean, modern dark theme optimized for readability.

Running Total

Live subtotal and total display updates instantly as cashier builds order. Large order name display for clear customer identification.

Auto-Sync

Updates instantly as POS adds items with no delay. Active order mode shows current cart, standby mode displays welcome screen when idle.

Multi-Language Ready

Framework built for internationalization. Easily add language support for diverse customer bases.

How It Works

From order to table in four simple steps

1

Staff Takes Order on POS

Visual menu grid makes ordering fast. Add items, customize with options, assign courses, add special instructions. Cart calculates totals instantly with tax and discounts.

2

Kitchen Sees Order Instantly

Orders route automatically to correct stations. Each station sees only their items, grouped by table and course. Real-time sync means zero lag.

3

Kitchen Updates Progress

Chefs tap items through Pending → Away → Preparing → Done. Front-of-house sees updates instantly. Special instructions always visible.

4

Auto-Hold Manages Courses

System automatically holds tables when course completes. Mains stay held until entrees are done and cleared. One-tap resume when ready for next course.

Technical Features

Enterprise-grade architecture with professional deployment

Windows Native Application

Built with Electron for native desktop experience. Auto-start server, clean shutdown. Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts. No browser required.

MariaDB Backend

Enterprise-grade database with foreign key constraints, indexed columns, and BigInt support. Complete transaction recording and audit trail.

Real-Time Sync

800ms polling for instant updates. Optimistic UI updates create zero-lag interface. Efficient rendering handles 100+ items smoothly.

Offline Support

LocalStorage persistence saves cart locally. Graceful degradation during network issues. Auto-reconnect when connection restored.

REST API

Clean API structure: GET/POST orders, PUT item states, DELETE operations. Health check endpoint. CORS enabled for cloud deployment.

Security & Reliability

Parameterized queries prevent SQL injection. Input validation on all entries. Network failure handling. Automatic database backups.

Sample API Endpoints

GET /orders // Fetch all orders with items
POST /orders // Create new order
PUT /order/:id/status // Hold or resume table
PUT /item/:id/state // Update item cooking state
PUT /item/:id // Update item fields
DELETE /table/:table // Clear entire table
GET /health // Server health check

Frequently Asked Questions

Complete package includes: POS Terminal, Kitchen Display System (all stations), Menu Manager, Customer Display, Settings Manager, Database Schema, Windows Installer, complete documentation, and 125+ pre-configured menu items ready to customize.

No monthly fees. Apex Hospitality Software is a one-time purchase with complete data ownership. You own the software and your data stays on your servers.

Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Intel Core i3 or equivalent, 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended), 500MB storage, MariaDB 10.5+ or MySQL 5.7+, local network for multi-terminal setup. Optional ESC/POS thermal printer.

Yes! The POS system uses LocalStorage to persist cart data locally. During network outages, you can continue taking orders. Everything syncs automatically when connection is restored.

Run unlimited POS and KDS terminals. All terminals connect to centralized database. Each kitchen station can have its own display showing only relevant items.

Full-service restaurants, cafés & bistros, pubs & bars with food service, hotel restaurants, catering operations, food courts, quick-service restaurants, and ghost kitchens. Built for any venue needing coordinated front-of-house and kitchen operations.

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