Managing Preparation Time in Bite Online Ordering
This guide explains how to adjust preparation time in Bite Online Ordering to help manage kitchen workload and ensure accurate pickup times for customers.
Adjusting this setting helps to:
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Avoid order congestion during busy hours
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Set realistic pickup times for customers
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Improve overall operational efficiency
Update Preparation Time
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Log in to your Bite Back Office account.
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From the homepage, locate the Preparation Time setting and update it to your desired time (for example, 20 minutes).
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Refresh your online ordering page to confirm the updated preparation time is showing correctly.
Helpful Notes
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Changes usually take effect immediately but may require a page refresh.
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During peak periods, increasing preparation time can help manage high order volumes.
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