POS System
A POS (Point of Sale) System is the modern version of a cash register that restaurants use to process customer payments and manage their business. It's like a combination of a computer and cash register that helps staff take orders, process payments, and keep track of sales. Restaurant workers use these systems to enter customer orders, send them to the kitchen, handle payments (cash, credit cards, mobile payments), and create customer receipts. Managers rely on POS systems to track inventory, analyze sales data, and manage employee schedules. Common POS systems in restaurants include Toast, Square, and Clover.
Examples in Resumes
Managed daily operations and trained staff on POS System use
Implemented new Point of Sale System resulting in 30% faster service
Supervised team of 10 servers and administered POS updates and maintenance
Typical job title: "POS System Administrators"
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Where to Find POS System Administrators
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Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How would you handle a complete POS system failure during peak dinner service?
Expected Answer: Should discuss backup systems, manual order taking procedures, temporary payment solutions, and staff coordination strategies to maintain service. Should also mention vendor contact protocols and data recovery procedures.
Q: Describe your experience with implementing a new POS system across multiple locations.
Expected Answer: Should explain process of staff training, data migration, maintaining operations during transition, and creating standard operating procedures for the new system.
Mid Level Questions
Q: How do you use POS data to improve restaurant operations?
Expected Answer: Should discuss analyzing sales reports, tracking popular items, identifying slow periods, managing inventory, and using data to make staffing decisions.
Q: What training system do you use to get new staff comfortable with the POS?
Expected Answer: Should describe step-by-step training process, common challenges new users face, and methods to ensure accurate order entry and payment processing.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What are the basic daily functions you perform on a POS system?
Expected Answer: Should be able to explain basic operations like opening/closing registers, entering orders, processing different payment types, and printing reports.
Q: How do you handle common POS issues like printer problems or system freezes?
Expected Answer: Should know basic troubleshooting steps, when to call for technical support, and backup procedures for continuing service.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic POS operation and order entry
- Payment processing and cash handling
- Basic troubleshooting
- Daily system reports and reconciliation
Mid (2-5 years)
- Staff training on POS use
- Menu and pricing updates
- Sales and inventory reporting
- System maintenance and basic administration
Senior (5+ years)
- POS system implementation and upgrades
- Multi-location system management
- Integration with other business systems
- Strategic analysis of POS data
Red Flags to Watch For
- No experience with basic cash handling
- Unable to perform basic troubleshooting
- Lack of customer service experience
- No knowledge of basic restaurant operations
- Poor attention to detail in financial transactions
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