Fine dining ePOS system

The fine dining ePOS that
puts customer experience first

Deliver unforgettable service with a range of intuitive tools designed to meet your restaurant's complex needs

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Scale faster with advanced tools from Lightspeed Restaurant

Maximise your success

Track metrics to boost your bottom line.

Make work flow

Turn tables quickly while making each guest feel like a VIP.

Grow with a trusted partner

A fast and stable platform supported by industry experts.

Empower staff to serve with precision.

Save time, reduce staff errors, improve workflow and focus more on customer experience with technology that's fine-tuned for fine dining. Manage all orders with accuracy using Lightspeed's Kitchen Display System.

  • Never miss a detail of your customers' orders with modifiers
  • Staff can take orders and payments on the spot with Lightspeed Tableside
  • Pair complementary menu items and make suggestions as you take orders
  • Easily customise your floor plan for a smoother, more efficient service.
  • Get to know diners and your service with comprehensive customer data
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Lightspeed is the technology supplier of Relais & Châteaux

Lightspeed connects restaurant and guest room operations to help your teams deliver seamless, exceptional service from welcome to departure.

  • Tableside payments: take payments directly from guests without interrupting service.
  • PMS integration: send the restaurant bill directly to the guest’s room for a seamless journey.
  • Kitchen display system: handle orders, pacing and prep with precision during every service.
  • All-in-one ecosystem: connect your PMS, reservations tool, and apps through an open platform.
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Oversee your fine dining restaurant operations and work more efficiently.

Lightspeed ePOS boasts a range of management tools that help you stay on top of your business. Manage your menus and floor plans, track your revenue and keep tabs on employee performance with a one-stop restaurant platform.

  • Easily track stock and calculate profit margins with integrated inventory management tools
  • View key business metrics on-the-go with the Lightspeed Pulse app
  • Get actionable data on everything from sales to employee performance with detailed built-in reports
  • Switch seamlessly between menus from your ePOS–be it lunch, à la carte, beer or wine
  • Plan for the future and learn from the past with a clear overview of business data
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Deliver a frictionless unified payment experience.

Manage a range of payments directly from your Lightspeed Restaurant ePOS software and let customers pay the way they want.

Offer fast transactions wherever you are with credit card, debit card and mobile payments

Let your customers pay quickly at the table from your payment terminal - no more ePOS needed at hand

No hidden costs or installation fees

Rely on a team of experts for chargeback management and fraud assistance

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Spot trends and boost your performance with personalised benchmarks.

See how your performance stacks up. Leverage meaningful market insights to optimise your menu, operations and service.

  • Diagnose and correct inefficiencies with insights into table turn times, sales per labour hour and more
  • See how your performance stacks up. Leverage meaningful market insights to optimise your menu, operations and service.
  • Spot emerging trends and opportunities so you can plan ahead to meet customer demand
  • Optimise staffing and cut unnecessary labour costs with hourly sales data and service performance insights
  • Make confident, strategic decisions backed by market and competitor insights to maximise success
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Top restaurant tools available with Lightspeed

Access real time insights on business performance and predict future staffing needs relative to expected revenue.

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Turn reservations into revenue with OpenTable and Lightspeed. Get to know your guests, automate service and keep track of revenue at no extra cost to your business.

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Consolidate your data for a clear overview of performance across multiple locations.

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Let customers earn and redeem bespoke loyalty rewards and order for collection, delivery and to table.

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Access smart and reliable technology that meets your standards.

Lightspeed Restaurant ePOS helps service run like clockwork. Give you and your staff the peace of mind to give guests what they want.

  • Quickly train new staff without disrupting your day-to-day operations with an easy-to-learn ePOS system
  • Provide a seamless experience from beginning to end with contactless payments
  • Keep service running smoothly with TrueSync technology
  • Meet your restaurant's unique needs with integrations tailored to help you run your business at full capacity
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"You don't actually have to work in the restaurant to have full control of the inventory and the financial aspect of buying and selling."

Simon Martin, Chef & Owner, Mana

"We can see where we stand with what we've got and use inventory reports to see if we’re going through too much, or not enough,”

Charlie Lee, General Manager, Da Terra.

Access easy funding for your fine dining restaurant

Eligible customers get exclusive access to Lightspeed Capital. Get the funding you need right from your back office without applications, payment deadlines or red tape.*

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Considering the switch to Lightspeed?

Switching to Lightspeed is easy. From data migration to hardware and payments setup, our support team is with you every step of the way.

  • Get Fast 24/7 personalised support
  • One-on-one platform onboarding
  • A Support Team to answer every question

Sleek and durable restaurant ePOS hardware.

Our easy-to-use restaurant hardware is tailored specifically to your needs. From tech that lets you work offline to durable kitchen printers, each piece is designed for the fast pace of hospitality and to make life easy for your team.

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Discover how Lightspeed powers your fine dining restaurant

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Frequently Asked Questions.

What does ePOS stand for?

ePOS stands for electronic point of sale. A restaurant ePOS system refers to the software and hardware used to manage transactions, inventory and customer data. An ePOS works by processing payments and updating inventory in real time. To use an ePOS system, staff need to log in, scan products, accept payments and ensure the system updates inventory levels and sales data automatically. With an ePOS, you get streamlined sales processes, accurate inventory tracking and improved customer management.

The difference between an ePOS system and ePOS software is that the system includes both the physical components (like registers and scanners) and the software, while ePOS software is the program that runs on the hardware. Requirements for an ePOS include hardware (such as tablets, scanners and printers), software and a reliable internet connection.

What is a electronic point of sale in a fine dining restaurant?

In a restaurant, an Electronis Point of Sale (ePOS) system is a digital system used to record and manage sales transactions, orders and handle payment processing. The ePOS system plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and elevated level of service to guests. The key functions of an ePOS system in a restaurant are: order management and communication, table side ordering and payment, menu customization, inventory tracking, guest profiles, advanced reporting and bill management for guests.

For example, in the instance of inventory and ingredient tracking, an ePOS can be used to manage precisely the use of high-quality, seasonal items to avoid waste and revenue loss. There are endless benefits of a powerful ePOS system. A well-chosen point of sale is a partner for a fine dining restaurant, streamlining service, reducing errors and empowering staff to provide attentive and personalised service.

What is the best ePOS system for a fine dining restaurant?

Selecting the best ePOS system for your restaurant depends on the specific needs of your business, such as table management, customized orders, and integration with front (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations. Ideally, you want to select a restaurant ePOS system that has robust features that lend themselves to achieving a high level of service.

Look for an ePOS provider that has strong back-end features, such as advanced analytics and inventory tracking, while also supporting customer-facing elements like loyalty programs and online reservations. A fine dining point of sale should be designed to support high-volume, high-touch service environments, making it well-suited for upscale establishments with complex service flows.

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