Item Classifier Master (Kitchen Print Routing) – Overview  

The Item Classifier, commonly known as Kitchen Print Routing, is a feature in RPOS6 that helps organize items and route Order Taken / KOT prints to the appropriate kitchen printer.

The Item Classifier Master in Gofrugal HQ allows Head Office (HQ) to create and manage classifier master's centrally and distribute them to all or selected outlets.

What is Item Classifier?  

Item Classifier groups items logically so that each group can be mapped to a specific kitchen printer.

Example Classifiers  

• Vegetarian → All vegetarian dishes

• Non-Vegetarian → All non-veg dishes

• Desserts → All dessert items

• Beverages → All drink items

Each classifier can be linked to a specific printer, ensuring correct kitchen routing.

Business Scenario  

A restaurant has four separate kitchens:

• Vegetarian Kitchen

• Non-Vegetarian Kitchen

• Dessert Section

• Beverage Counter

When an order is place, the KOT print to be routed automatically, and printed only in the relevant kitchen. This requirement is achieved using:

• Item Classifier Master (HQ)

• Print Profile mapping (Outlet POS)

Each item category is mapped to its respective classifier and printer. As a result:

• Vegetarian items print only in the Vegetarian kitchen.

• Non-veg items print only in the Non-Veg kitchen.

• Desserts print only in the Dessert section.

• Beverages print only at the Beverage counter.

Benefits  

• Accurate kitchen routing

• Reduced confusion and order mix-ups

• Faster food preparation

• Streamlined restaurant operations

• Centralized control from HQ

Next Step  

Now, let's explore how to create and configure the Item Classifier Master from HQ, step by step.

1. Navigate to MDM > Item Master Management > Item Classifier Master.

2. Click the Add button to create a new Item Classifier.

3. Enter the required Group Name in the top-right corner to define the new Item Classifier group.

4. To add items to the classifier, type the Item Name in the search box and click the+ (Plus) icon to add the item to the selected Item Classifier group.

Note: After adding the items, they will be listed in the Item Details section.
The + icon will change to a green ✔ indicating successful addition.
If you wish to remove the selected item, click the red X icon to cancel the selection.

5. Click the Save button to save the Item Classifier Master configuration.

A confirmation message will appear stating, “The group has been saved successfully.”, indicating that the Item Classifier Master has been created successfully.

6. Verify the newly created Item Classifier in the list, then click the Send to Outlet button to distribute the master to all configured outlets.

Once synchronization from HQ to the outlet is completed, the Item Classifier will be available in the outlet POS.

Follow the steps below to verify the Item Classifier at the outlet POS.

1. Navigate to Sales > Masters > Modifier/Classifier > Item Classifier.

2. Click the View button to display the list of available Item Classifier Masters in the outlet POS.

3. Select the required Item Classifier Name from the list. The corresponding item names mapped to that classifier will be displayed on the screen.

Related Link  

For detailed information on Item Classifier configuration and usage, refer to the following help article:

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Summary:

The Item Classifier Master in Gofrugal HQ is used to centrally manage Kitchen Print Routing for outlets running on RPOS6.

It allows Head Office (HQ) to create logical groups of items—such as Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian, Desserts, and Beverages—and distribute them to selected outlets. These classifiers are then mapped to specific printers at the outlet POS to ensure that KOT (Kitchen Order Ticket) prints are routed to the correct kitchen section.

Key Capabilities  

• Create and manage item groups (classifiers) at HQ

• Add or remove items within each classifier

• Push classifiers to all or selected outlets

• Enable kitchen-wise printer routing at POS

• Reduce order confusion and improve kitchen efficiency

Business Impact  

• Ensures accurate kitchen order routing

• Eliminates manual sorting of printed orders

• Improves operational speed and coordination

• Centralizes configuration and reduces outlet-level setup effort

Overall, the Item Classifier Master streamlines restaurant operations by ensuring that each ordered item is automatically printed in the appropriate kitchen section, enhancing workflow efficiency and order accuracy.