Guide
What Is a KDS (Kitchen Display System) and How Does It Work?
What is a KDS system, how is it set up, and what are its advantages? A guide to the digital screen system that boosts kitchen efficiency.
What Is a KDS System?
A KDS (Kitchen Display System) is the digital system that shows incoming orders on a kitchen screen instead of a paper ticket.
How Does It Work?
- The waiter or customer places an order
- The order appears on the KDS screen instantly
- The cook sees the order, prepares it, and marks it as "ready"
- The waiter is notified and serves it
Advantages
- **Speed:** Zero paper-ticket waiting time
- **Accuracy:** No handwriting misreads
- **Statistics:** Average preparation time is reported
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special hardware for KDS?
Any tablet or monitor is enough. Flowisma Resto runs on the web.
What happens if the Wi-Fi drops?
Orders are stored in offline mode and synced once the connection returns.
Are multiple stations supported?
Yes. Separate KDS screens can be defined for different stations such as grill, salad and dessert.