BEFORE THE FIRST ORDER

Give the shift a good beginning.

A few deliberate checks help the team begin with the same picture. Review the setup, the people and the path an order will take.

NIMKI FIELD NOTES · UPDATED 11 OCTOBER 2026
NIMKI / YOUR WORKSPACEILLUSTRATIVE DATA

Right person. Right workspace.

Access
Floor teamTables & orders
KitchenPreparation & readiness
CashierBills & collections
Staff roles & device access Connected
01

Check the essentials.

Business, service, menu, tables where needed, billing and access.

02

Check the people.

Make sure the right staff can open the tools they need.

03

Check one complete flow.

Walk through the handovers before relying on them in a busy shift.

01 / BEFORE THE FIRST ORDER

01 · Review how this location serves.

Confirm table service, counter service or both. Check the preparation choice and counter payment timing. Use Nimki’s service preview to talk through the intended sequence with the team.

02 / BEFORE THE FIRST ORDER

02 · Make the menu and floor ready.

Review available dishes, prices, choices and preparation stations. Imported dishes need deliberate publishing. Check the relevant tables, floors and areas, with cleaning and unavailable states reflecting the actual room.

  • Menu availability and prices
  • Sizes, extras and dietary information
  • Tables and preparation stations
03 / BEFORE THE FIRST ORDER

03 · Check access and billing.

Confirm staff activation and device approval. Let each person open their workspace and check their responsibilities. The owner should review saved billing, tax and receipt setup rather than treating a guide as confirmation.

04 / BEFORE THE FIRST ORDER

04 · Review stock and the drawer.

Check ingredient attention and any purchases waiting to be received. Staff with the appropriate access can review the cash drawer shift and opening amount using the supported drawer workflow.

05 / BEFORE THE FIRST ORDER

05 · Follow the actual handovers.

Confirm who sends the order, who prepares it, who serves or hands it over, and who finishes the bill. Validate the devices and printing arrangements you intend to use. Completing a walkthrough is helpful practice; it does not certify setup or hardware readiness.

Good to know

A little more clarity.

Does finishing Getting started automatically complete setup?

No. Guide progress is separate from business readiness and completed transactions. Review the actual saved setup and any outstanding checks.

Who should confirm the billing setup?

The owner should review and confirm the business’s saved billing setup. Staff guidance does not replace that owner action.

YOUR NEXT GOOD SHIFT

A calmer shift starts here.

Choose the way your place serves. Find the Nimki flow that fits.